Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 38.7% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $30,653 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Tucson
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower