Mission Viejo, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 21.3% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $52,663 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher