Cost of living comparison
compared to
Aliso Viejo vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Aliso Viejo is 18.8% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 16.9% more in Aliso Viejo
- Groceries
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pay 6.9% more in Aliso Viejo
- Transportation
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pay 12.7% more in Aliso Viejo
- Housing
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pay 38.6% more in Aliso Viejo
- Childcare
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pay 21.7% more in Aliso Viejo
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 16.5% more in Aliso Viejo
- Clothing
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pay 18.4% more in Aliso Viejo
The cost of housing, childcare, clothing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Aliso Viejo are more expensive than in United States.
Aliso Viejo vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Aliso Viejo instead of United States, you would:
pay 16.9% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Aliso Viejo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$25.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$12.84
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$2.26
|
|
United States vs. Aliso Viejo - Cost of restaurants
pay 6.9% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Aliso Viejo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$4.52
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$6.22
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$4.62
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$4.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$7.55
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.90
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.74
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$1.75
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$2.17
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.38
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.22
|
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United States vs. Aliso Viejo - Cost of groceries
pay 12.7% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Aliso Viejo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$4.78
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$28,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$19.41
|
|
United States vs. Aliso Viejo - Cost of transportation
pay 38.6% more for housing
|
United States
|
Aliso Viejo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$74.01
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$2,800.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$2,500.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$153.80
|
|
United States vs. Aliso Viejo - Cost of housing
pay 21.7% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Aliso Viejo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$1,762.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$27,000.00
|
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United States vs. Aliso Viejo - Cost of childcare
pay 16.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Aliso Viejo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$5.67
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$10.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
$50.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$18.00
|
|
United States vs. Aliso Viejo - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 18.4% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Aliso Viejo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$61.25
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$44.15
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$100.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$149.85
|
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United States vs. Aliso Viejo - Cost of clothing
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