Wilmington, Delaware vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 71.3% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $308,338 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  470.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower