Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs Mission Viejo, California


The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 16.0% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,989 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Mission Viejo
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Needham, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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