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

Median Home Cost is 123% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Westcliffe, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Westcliffe, Colorado should increase to $80,965 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.

WESTCLIFFE vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Westcliffe, Colorado vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 61.9% more expensive than Westcliffe, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $80,965 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westcliffe, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Westcliffe, Colorado

Westcliffe, CO vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Westcliffe, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

235.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

32.2% higher

Health

5.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Westcliffe, Colorado vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Westcliffe, CO vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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