Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Rancho Santa Fe, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 158.9% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $129,475 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, 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
318% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA vs Rancho_Santa_Fe, CA
Compared to Rancho_Santa_Margarita, Rancho_Santa_Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.9% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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