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


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 33.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $49,799 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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