Aliso Viejo, CA vs Orange, CA

Orange is moderately more affordable than Aliso Viejo, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Aliso Viejo scores 195 compared to 182 for Orange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aliso Viejo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aliso Viejo is $2,774/month compared to $2,252/month in Orange — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orange has cheaper rent, Aliso Viejo actually has lower median home values ($863,800 vs $900,700).

Median household income in Aliso Viejo is $137,970 compared to $116,945 in Orange (+18%). While Aliso Viejo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aliso Viejo spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23.1% in Orange.