Mission Viejo, California vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 1.1% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $49,471 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Queens
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Mission Viejo, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.3% higher
  Commute
  60.4% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher