Aptos, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 16.5% cheaper than Aptos, California.

You would need a salary of $100,209 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aptos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Aptos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Aptos, California
Aptos, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Aptos, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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