Mission Viejo, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 30.2% more expensive than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $97,619 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Mission Viejo, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% higher
      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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.1% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.7% higher