Columbus, Ohio vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 96.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $137,812 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Columbus, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.9% 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)
  363.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher