Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. North Salt Lake, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Salt Lake, Utah is 24.6% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $150,801 in North Salt Lake, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Salt Lake, Utah is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in North Salt Lake
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. North Salt Lake, UT
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, North Salt Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower