Mission Viejo, California vs. Sun City West, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City West, Arizona is 37.5% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $31,246 in Sun City West, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City West, Arizona is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Sun City West
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Sun City West, AZ
Compared to Mission Viejo, Sun City West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower