Poway, California vs. Aptos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aptos, California is 20.6% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $60,320 in Aptos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aptos, California is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Aptos
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Aptos, CA
Compared to Poway, Aptos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher