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

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Mission Viejo, California?

A salary of $68,000 in Mission Viejo, California should increase to $97,543 in San Francisco, 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. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Mission Viejo, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 43.4% more expensive than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $97,543 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Mission Viejo, California

Mission Viejo, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Mission Viejo, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

88.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

34.6% higher

Health

23.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.1% higher

Cost of Food

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