Aptos, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 33.4% cheaper than Aptos, California.

You would need a salary of $33,294 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aptos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Aptos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Salinas
than in Aptos, California
Aptos, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Aptos, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower