Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 39.4% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $348,554 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher