Iowa City, Iowa vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 74.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,271 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Aliso Viejo
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Aliso Viejo, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Aliso Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  62.5% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher