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

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Mission Viejo.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Mill Creek, Washington should increase to $55,625 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.

MILL CREEK vs. MISSION VIEJO
Cost of Living Comparison

Mill Creek, Washington vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 11.2% more expensive than Mill Creek, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,625 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Creek, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Mill Creek, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Mill Creek, Washington

Mill Creek, WA vs. Mission Viejo, CA

Compared to Mill Creek, Mission Viejo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

53.6% higher

Commute

0.1% higher

Health

7.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Mill Creek, Washington vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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