Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs National City, California


The cost of living in National City, California is 12.6% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $65,590 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in National City
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs National City, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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