South San Francisco, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 28.2% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $53,877 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to South San Francisco, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower