What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Aliso Viejo, California?

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Aliso Viejo, California?

A salary of $149,000 in Aliso Viejo, California should increase to $238,870 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALISO VIEJO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Aliso Viejo, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 60.3% more expensive than Aliso Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $238,870 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aliso Viejo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Aliso Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Aliso Viejo, California

Aliso Viejo, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Aliso Viejo, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

116.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

42.1% higher

Health

23.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Aliso Viejo, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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