Towson, Maryland vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 47.1% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,573 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Towson, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower