Modesto, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 48.0% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $177,650 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Modesto, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% higher
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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