Ames, Iowa vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 68.5% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,928 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Ames, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher