Austin, Texas vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 31.5% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,590 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Austin, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher