Cost of Living Calculator - Mission Viejo, California vs Taos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 43.2% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $42,593 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico 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 Taos
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs Taos, NM
Compared to Mission Viejo, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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