Vista, California vs. Mills River, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mills River, North Carolina is 25.0% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $56,225 in Mills River, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mills River, North Carolina is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Mills River
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Mills River, NC
Compared to Vista, Mills River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% lower
      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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower