Mission Viejo, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 38.2% more expensive than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $69,106 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower