Palmdale, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 29.4% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $64,677 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower