Shoreline, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 1.8% cheaper than Shoreline, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,119 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shoreline, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Shoreline, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Shoreline, Washington
Shoreline, WA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Shoreline, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.8% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower