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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 21.8% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $117,233 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower