Oceanside, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 16.4% more expensive than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $58,214 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Oceanside, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher