Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $29,821 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Idaho Falls 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower