Lakewood, California vs. Aliso Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aliso Viejo, California is 2.7% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $48,626 in Aliso Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aliso Viejo, California is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Aliso Viejo
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. Aliso_Viejo, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Aliso_Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher