St. Charles, Illinois vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 64.8% more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $131,860 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to St. Charles, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher