Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 49.2% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,605 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower