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

Median Home Cost is 50% cheaper in Aliso Viejo.

What salary do I need to live in Aliso Viejo, California copmared to Foster City, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Foster City, California could decrease to $27,443 in Aliso Viejo, 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.

FOSTER CITY vs. ALISO VIEJO
Cost of Living Comparison

Foster City, California vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 45.1% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $27,443 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Aliso Viejo
than in Foster City, California

Foster City, CA vs. Aliso Viejo, CA

Compared to Foster City, Aliso Viejo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

25.1% lower

Health

20.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Foster City, California vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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