Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Rosa Valley, California vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 35.2% cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $71,279 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Santa Rosa Valley, California
Santa Rosa Valley, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa Valley, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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