Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Nevada City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nevada City, California is 13.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $43,049 in Nevada City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nevada 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
40% cheaper in Nevada City
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Nevada City, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Nevada City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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