Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Virginia vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 17.7% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $88,317 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Sterling, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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