Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 48.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $200,654 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher