Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Menifee, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menifee, California is 15.4% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $42,313 in Menifee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menifee, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Menifee
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Menifee, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Menifee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher