Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Scottsdale, Arizona


The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 8.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $68,322 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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