Mission Viejo, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Mission Viejo, California?
$15,060 / month
for a family, 178.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $180,720 for the year for a family.
$8,300 / month
for a single person, 74.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $99,600 for the year for a single person.

Mission Viejo cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Mission Viejo, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Mission Viejo, CA

Housing costs in Mission Viejo?
A typical home costs $943,700, which is 179.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mission Viejo costs $2,990 per month, which is 109.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.1% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Mission Viejo?
To live comfortably in Mission Viejo, California, a minimum annual income of $180,720 for a family, and $99,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo gives residents a rare chance at great value for budget-friendly living placed somewhere inside California's Orange County consisting of median home values averaging right around $610K and rent typically lands close by upwards of 1.5 thousand dollars depending upon desired amenities - still notably lower compared to other nearby towns like Capistrano Beach or San Clemente which are situated slightly further southward. Grocery stores moreover stay almost equal with US averages due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax sums out unchanged at 10%.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMission ViejoCaliforniaUnited States
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    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  101.5  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Reviews for Mission Viejo
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Beautiful, but for the wealthy. If you make less than 150K, you won't be able to afford to live here. Even for Southern California, MV is off-the-chart expensive. A  More

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Over 12 years ago

Mission Viejo does not charge a business license tax for businesses located in the community and home-based businesses are allowed under current zoning laws as long as  More

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Please give me your advisese i need to know how is the best place to live near los angeles, safe, earthquakes, snakes, best schools, no racism, etc...,i donĀ“t know  More

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