Mission Viejo, California vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 54.6% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $68,166 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Mission Viejo, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower