Cost of Living Calculator - Tempe, Arizona vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 38.6% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $103,974 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Tempe, 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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