Mission Viejo, California vs. Manchester, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, Connecticut is 41.6% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $160,700 in Manchester, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, Connecticut is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Manchester
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Manchester, CT
Compared to Mission Viejo, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher