What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Sparks, Nevada?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Sparks, Nevada?

A salary of $50,000 in Sparks, Nevada should increase to $67,459 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPARKS vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Sparks, Nevada vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 34.9% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $67,459 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Sparks, Nevada

Sparks, NV vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Sparks, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

92.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% higher

Commute

19.9% higher

Health

2.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Sparks, Nevada vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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