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

Median Home Cost is 184% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Tucson, Arizona?

A salary of $65,000 in Tucson, Arizona should increase to $106,024 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.

TUCSON vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Tucson, Arizona vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 63.1% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $106,024 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, AZ vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Tucson, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

254.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.6% higher

Commute

21.5% higher

Health

9.4% higher

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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