Elk Grove, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 24.3% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $186,513 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower