Cost of Living Calculator - Aliso Viejo, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.4% cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $75,509 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Aliso Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Chicago
than in Aliso Viejo, California
Aliso Viejo, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Aliso Viejo, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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