The Colony, Texas vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 66.3% more expensive than The Colony, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,138 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Colony, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than The Colony, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in The Colony, Texas
The Colony, TX vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to The Colony, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher