Mission Viejo, California vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 20.4% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $52,536 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher