Mission Viejo, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 49.2% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $91,429 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Columbus
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Mission Viejo, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower