South Bend, Indiana vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 126.8% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $170,100 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
482% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to South Bend, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.8% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  975.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher