Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 7.0% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,516 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher