Vail, Colorado vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 8.8% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,579 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Mission Viejo
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Vail, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% lower
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower