Mission Viejo, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 23.9% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $32,711 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Austin
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Mission Viejo, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower