What is a pro or con of living in Mission Viejo, Californiacompared to Pleasanton, California?

Median Home Cost is 35% cheaper in Mission Viejo.

What salary do I need to live in Mission Viejo, California copmared to Pleasanton, California?

A salary of $340,000 in Pleasanton, California could decrease to $252,661 in Mission Viejo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PLEASANTON vs. MISSION VIEJO
Cost of Living Comparison

Pleasanton, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 25.7% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $252,661 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Mission Viejo
than in Pleasanton, California

Pleasanton, CA vs. Mission Viejo, CA

Compared to Pleasanton, Mission Viejo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

5.2% lower

Health

20.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Pleasanton, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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