Mission Viejo, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 43.9% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $56,143 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Houston
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Mission Viejo, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower