Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Murrieta, California


The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 17.0% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $62,285 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Murrieta
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs Murrieta, CA
Compared to Valley Center, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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