Tempe, Arizona vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 51.1% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $98,193 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Tempe, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher