Seattle, Washington vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 1.4% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,028 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Seattle, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower