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


The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 11.5% more expensive than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $83,601 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to La Mesa, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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