Mission Viejo, California vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 8.6% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $45,679 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Mission Viejo, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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