Mission Viejo, California vs. Prescott Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott Valley, Arizona is 36.2% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $19,153 in Prescott Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Prescott Valley
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Prescott Valley, AZ
Compared to Mission Viejo, Prescott Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower