Tacoma, Washington vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 44.2% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $288,305 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.7% higher
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower