Salem, Oregon vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 66.1% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $111,296 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Salem, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher