Chicago, Illinois vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 41.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,857 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Chicago, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% higher
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower