Aptos, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 14.2% cheaper than Aptos, California.

You would need a salary of $42,915 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aptos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Aptos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Irvine
than in Aptos, California
Aptos, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Aptos, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower