Mission Viejo, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 4.5% more expensive than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $104,527 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher