Mission Viejo, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 36.3% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $31,864 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Mesa
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission_Viejo, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Mission_Viejo, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower