Shelton, Connecticut vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 32.3% more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $99,203 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Shelton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Shelton, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower