California, Maryland vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 65.8% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $165,789 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to California, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower