Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 30.4% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,210 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher