Iowa City, Iowa vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 95.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,041 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  71.5% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher