Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 62.0% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $81,000 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower