Lacey, Washington vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 54.4% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $115,767 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Lacey, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher