Atlanta, Georgia vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 55.5% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $93,291 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher