What is a pro or con of living in Mission Viejo, Californiacompared to Houston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 280% more expensive in Mission Viejo.

What salary do I need to live in Mission Viejo, California copmared to Houston, Texas?

A salary of $80,000 in Houston, Texas should increase to $142,492 in Mission Viejo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOUSTON vs. MISSION VIEJO
Cost of Living Comparison

Houston, Texas vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 78.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $142,492 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs. Mission Viejo, CA

Compared to Houston, Mission Viejo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

78.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

294.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

1.3% lower

Health

1.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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