| | Napa, CA | Aptos, CA | United States |
| Overall | 161.3 | 186.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 110.3 | 112.0 | 100 |
| Health | 109.5 | 109.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 283.1 | 434.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $862,900 | $1,284,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,980.0% | 9,720.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 101.3 | 123.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 157.0 | 155.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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