Phoenix, Arizona vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 40.0% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $161,021 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher