Santa Margarita, California vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 16.4% more expensive than Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $58,213 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Santa Margarita, California
Santa Margarita, CA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Santa Margarita, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower