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


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 63.6% cheaper than Saratoga, California.

You would need a salary of $27,267 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Saratoga, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Saratoga, California
Saratoga, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Saratoga, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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