City Intelligence
Mission Viejo, CA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Mission Viejo.
COL Index
148
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$2,300
Home price
$1,100,000
Population
95,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Mission Viejo.
Affordability
15/100
Weak
15
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
43/100
Weak
43
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Mission Viejo
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 92 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $204,370 | 76 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $204,370 | 76 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $204,370 | 76 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $194,410 | 74 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $132,330 | 57 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $132,330 | 57 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $160,920 | 65 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $129,740 | 57 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $107,020 | 51 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Mission Viejo has the local purchasing power of approximately $67,600 in a national-average city.