Santa Clara, California vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 35.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $52,146 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Aliso Viejo
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher