Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 67.4% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $167,421 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower