Washington, District of Columbia vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 12.9% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $56,474 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Washington, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower