Cave Creek, Arizona vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 8.1% more expensive than Cave Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $54,069 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Cave Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek, AZ vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Cave Creek, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher