Chicago, Illinois vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 58.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,514 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Chicago, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower