Mission Viejo, California vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 11.9% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $141,786 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower