Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 88.1% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,660 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  81.9% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher