What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Mission Viejo, California?

Median Home Cost is 229% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Mission Viejo, California?

A salary of $170,000 in Mission Viejo, California should increase to $432,546 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MISSION VIEJO vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Mission Viejo, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 154.4% more expensive than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $432,546 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Mission Viejo, California

Mission Viejo, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Mission Viejo, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

154.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

303.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% lower

Commute

19.7% higher

Health

15.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Mission Viejo, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mission Viejo, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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