Aliso Viejo, California vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 44.5% cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $83,279 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Aliso Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Columbia
than in Aliso Viejo, California
Aliso Viejo, CA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Aliso Viejo, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower