Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Prescott Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott Valley, Arizona is 30.4% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $34,785 in Prescott Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Prescott Valley
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Prescott Valley, AZ
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Prescott Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower

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