Mission Viejo, California vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 30.5% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $125,186 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Columbia
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Mission Viejo, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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