What is a pro or con of living in Mission Viejo, Californiacompared to Valley Center, California?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Mission Viejo.

What salary do I need to live in Mission Viejo, California copmared to Valley Center, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Valley Center, California should increase to $79,043 in Mission Viejo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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VALLEY CENTER vs. MISSION VIEJO
Cost of Living Comparison

Valley Center, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 5.4% more expensive than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $79,043 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Valley Center, California

Valley Center, CA vs. Mission Viejo, CA

Compared to Valley Center, Mission Viejo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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5.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.6% lower

Commute

13.3% lower

Health

4.9% higher

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Personal

0.7% lower

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Valley Center, California vs. Mission Viejo, California

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