What is a pro or con of living in Mission Viejo, Californiacompared to Kirkland, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 10% cheaper in Mission Viejo.

What salary do I need to live in Mission Viejo, California copmared to Kirkland, Washington?

A salary of $70,000 in Kirkland, Washington could decrease 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.

KIRKLAND vs. MISSION VIEJO
Cost of Living Comparison

Kirkland, Washington vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 5.1% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

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

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Mission Viejo
than in Kirkland, Washington

Kirkland, WA vs. Mission Viejo, CA

Compared to Kirkland, Mission Viejo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

45.4% higher

Commute

13.3% lower

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Kirkland, Washington vs. Mission Viejo, California

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