Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 39.3% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $104,452 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% higher
      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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher

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