Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Mission Viejo, California


The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 4.3% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $71,754 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Mission Viejo
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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