Dallas, Texas vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 68.4% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $235,782 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Dallas, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower