San Diego, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 2.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $48,660 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
5% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to San Diego, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
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  2.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
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  Personal
  0.8% lower
Cost of Food
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