Cost of Living Calculator - Sammamish, Washington vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 25.9% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,538 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Sammamish, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.4% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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