What is a pro or con of living in Mission Viejo, Californiacompared to Palm Desert, California?

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in Mission Viejo.

What salary do I need to live in Mission Viejo, California copmared to Palm Desert, California?

A salary of $44,000 in Palm Desert, California should increase to $60,602 in Mission Viejo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PALM DESERT vs. MISSION VIEJO
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Desert, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 37.7% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $60,602 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs. Mission Viejo, CA

Compared to Palm Desert, Mission Viejo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

106.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% lower

Commute

6.6% lower

Health

7.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Palm Desert, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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