What is a pro or con of living in Oakland, Californiacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Housing is 10% more expensive in Oakland.

What salary do I need to live in Oakland, California copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California should increase to $56,534 in Oakland, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. OAKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 13.1% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $56,534 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
10% more expensive in Oakland
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Oakland, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Oakland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

18.6% lower

Commute

7.2% higher

Health

25.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Oakland, CA

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