Aliso Viejo, California vs. Rochester, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 39.2% cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $50,140 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Aliso Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Rochester
than in Aliso Viejo, California
Aliso Viejo, CA vs. Rochester, MN
Compared to Aliso Viejo, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower