Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 79.7% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $264,148 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, 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
104% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.7% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower