Cost of Living Calculator - Mission Viejo, California vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 26.5% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $36,743 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Salem
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs Salem, MA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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