Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 67.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $134,097 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher