Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 20.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $39,570 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA vs Palm_Desert, CA
Compared to Rancho_Santa_Margarita, Palm_Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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