Portage, Michigan vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 91.1% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $149,076 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Portage, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.1% higher
      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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher