Santa Margarita, California vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 10.3% cheaper than Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $44,867 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Santa Margarita, California
Santa Margarita, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Santa Margarita, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher