Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Post Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho is 30.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $52,323 in Post Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Post Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Post Falls
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Post Falls, ID
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Post Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower