Mission Viejo, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 19.6% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $197,037 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher