Portland, Oregon vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 28.5% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $134,898 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Portland, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower