Cost of Living Calculator - St. Helens, Oregon vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 38.6% more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $103,994 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to St. Helens, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% higher
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.9% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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