Tucson, Arizona vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 77.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $120,865 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Tucson, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher