What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to Mission Viejo, California?

Median Home Cost is 54% cheaper in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Mission Viejo, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Mission Viejo, California could decrease to $35,744 in Sacramento, 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.

MISSION VIEJO vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Mission Viejo, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 28.5% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $35,744 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Mission Viejo, California

Mission Viejo, CA vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Mission Viejo, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

3.0% higher

Health

11.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Mission Viejo, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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