Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Irvine, California


The cost of living in Irvine, California is 16.0% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $232,031 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Irvine
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Irvine, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% higher
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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