Providence, Rhode Island vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 57.4% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $78,677 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Providence, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower