Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 32.3% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $99,216 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.6% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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