What is a pro or con of living in Elk Grove, Californiacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Elk Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Elk Grove, California copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $87,636 in Elk Grove, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. ELK GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 12.4% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $87,636 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Elk Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.0% lower

Commute

9.0% higher

Health

11.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA

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