Mission Viejo, California vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 15.9% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $63,095 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Highlands Ranch
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Mission Viejo, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher