Mission Viejo, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 1.4% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $246,602 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Seattle
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher