Mission Viejo, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 43.7% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $90,018 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Tucson
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Mission Viejo, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower