Oceanside, California vs. Aptos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aptos, California is 44.4% more expensive than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $108,316 in Aptos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aptos, California is more expensive than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Aptos
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Aptos, CA
Compared to Oceanside, Aptos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher