Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 5.6% cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $135,876 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Aliso Viejo
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Bedford, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower