Mission Viejo, California vs. St. Cloud, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Cloud, Minnesota is 50.0% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $24,985 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Cloud, Minnesota is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in St. Cloud
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. St. Cloud, MN
Compared to Mission Viejo, St. Cloud is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower