Somerset, New Jersey vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 21.6% more expensive than Somerset, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $91,174 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Somerset, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, NJ vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Somerset, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower