Aptos, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 52.1% cheaper than Aptos, California.

You would need a salary of $55,047 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aptos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Aptos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Dallas
than in Aptos, California
Aptos, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Aptos, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher