Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bonners Ferry, Idaho is 40.4% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $29,821 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bonners Ferry, Idaho is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Bonners Ferry
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Bonners Ferry, ID
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Bonners Ferry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower