Rochester, Minnesota vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 83.9% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $137,921 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Rochester, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher