Mission Viejo, California vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 47.7% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $62,787 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan 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 Portage
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Mission Viejo, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower