Mission Viejo, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 46.6% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $34,697 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Mission Viejo, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% lower
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower