Edison, New Jersey vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 30.9% more expensive than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $130,947 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Edison, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower