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


The cost of living in Gilbert, Arizona is 21.4% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $39,303 in Gilbert, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilbert, Arizona is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Gilbert
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA vs Gilbert, AZ
Compared to Rancho_Santa_Margarita, Gilbert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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