Denver, Colorado vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 33.1% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $279,454 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Denver, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher