Mission Viejo, California vs. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington Hills, Michigan is 37.3% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $31,335 in Farmington Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington Hills, Michigan is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Farmington Hills
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Farmington Hills, MI
Compared to Mission Viejo, Farmington Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher