What is a pro or con of living in Mission Viejo, Californiacompared to Somerset, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 124% more expensive in Mission Viejo.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Somerset, Massachusetts should increase to $78,823 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.

SOMERSET vs. MISSION VIEJO
Cost of Living Comparison

Somerset, Massachusetts vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 57.6% more expensive than Somerset, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $78,823 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Somerset, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Somerset, Massachusetts

Somerset, MA vs. Mission Viejo, CA

Compared to Somerset, Mission Viejo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

149.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% lower

Commute

38.6% higher

Health

5.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Somerset, Massachusetts vs. Mission Viejo, California

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