Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Bellingham, Washington


The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 21.1% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $78,924 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Bellingham, WA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.2% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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