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Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Santa Maria, California

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 22.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $155,541 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  22.2% lower
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  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
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  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
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  Personal
  2.0% lower
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