Orinda, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 52.3% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $23,870 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Mission Viejo
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Orinda, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower