Santa Margarita, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Santa Margarita, California?
$14,040 / month
for a family, 160.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $168,480 for the year for a family.
$4,367 / month
for a single person, 8.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $52,400 for the year for a single person.

Santa Margarita cost of living score
146.1
More expensive
46.1% higher
than the US average
2.5% lower
than the California average
Santa Margarita, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 146.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 46.1% higher than the U.S. average and 2.5% higher than the average for California.

Santa Margarita, CA

Housing costs in Santa Margarita?
A typical home costs $879,900, which is 160.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.0% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Margarita costs $1,730 per month, which is 21.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.3% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Santa Margarita?
To live comfortably in Santa Margarita, California, a minimum annual income of $168,480 for a family, and $52,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Margarita?
The cost of living in Santa Margarita, CA is relatively high compared to the national average. The median home value is $521,100, which is more than double the median home value for all of California. The median household income is approximately $76,000 and the median rent is around $1,200 per month. The cost of basics such as food and utilities are higher than average as well. Despite this, many people choose to live in Santa Margarita due to its excellent quality of life and abundant recreational activities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSanta MargaritaCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  105.3  Unlock100.0
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  200.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  92.8  Unlock100.0
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  144.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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