Arlington, Texas vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 68.8% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,375 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Arlington, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower