Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. West Linn, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Linn, Oregon is 6.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $46,541 in West Linn, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Linn, Oregon is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in West Linn
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. West Linn, OR
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, West Linn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher