What is a pro or con of living in Mission Viejo, Californiacompared to Fountain Hills, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Mission Viejo.

What salary do I need to live in Mission Viejo, California copmared to Fountain Hills, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Fountain Hills, Arizona should increase to $66,445 in Mission Viejo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FOUNTAIN HILLS vs. MISSION VIEJO
Cost of Living Comparison

Fountain Hills, Arizona vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 32.9% more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $66,445 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Fountain Hills, Arizona

Fountain Hills, AZ vs. Mission Viejo, CA

Compared to Fountain Hills, Mission Viejo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% higher

Commute

2.6% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Fountain Hills, Arizona vs. Mission Viejo, California

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