Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 12.9% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $146,739 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, 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
5% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower