Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Meadowbrook, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meadowbrook, California is 29.5% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $52,899 in Meadowbrook, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meadowbrook, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Meadowbrook
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Meadowbrook, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Meadowbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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