Cost of Living Calculator - Mission Viejo, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 9.8% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $315,640 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Boston
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher

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