Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Mission Viejo, California


The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 21.1% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $60,534 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Salinas, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  35.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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