Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Fort Collins, Colorado


The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 25.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $52,332 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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