San Clemente, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 24.1% cheaper than San Clemente, California.

You would need a salary of $37,925 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Clemente, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than San Clemente, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in San Clemente, California
San Clemente, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher