Mission Viejo, California vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 35.6% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $32,187 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Sonora
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Mission Viejo, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher