Reston, Virginia vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 23.8% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $402,347 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Reston, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower