Santa Cruz, California vs. Aptos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aptos, California is 3.7% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $155,528 in Aptos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aptos, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Aptos
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Aptos, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Aptos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher