Newton, Massachusetts vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 18.2% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,091 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Mission Viejo
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Newton, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower