Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Colorado vs Mission Viejo, California


The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 30.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,473 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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