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


The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 175.1% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $206,313 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, 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
291% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Saratoga, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  175.1% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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