Aptos, CA Cost of Living


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Aptos cost of living score
186
More expensive
86.0% higher
than the US average
24.1% higher
than the California average
Aptos, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 186, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 86.0% higher than the U.S. average and 24.1% lower than the average for California.

Aptos, CA

Housing costs in Aptos?
A typical home costs $1,284,500, which is 279.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 75.1% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Aptos costs $3,790 per month, which is 165.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 43.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Aptos?
To live comfortably in Aptos, California, a minimum annual income of $246,240 for a family, and $115,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Aptos?
Aptos, CA has a relatively high cost of living compared to the national average. The median home cost in Aptos is around $731,500 which is much higher than the nationwide median of around $214,000. Rent prices are also quite high with the average rent for a one bedroom apartment being about $2,100 per month. Groceries in Aptos tend to be more expensive than other places due to the local taxes and fees that are tacked on. Additionally, transportation costs to get around town can add up quickly as gas prices tend to be higher than surrounding areas. Other expenses such as utilities and entertainment can also be costly as they are generally higher than the national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAptosCaliforniaUnited States
  186.0149.9100.0
  112105.1100
  109.298.3100.0
  434.5234.8100.0
  $1,284,500$733,500$338,100
  97.2%102.4%100.0%
  123.4133.1100.0
  155.9118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

I have owned a home in Aptos for 10 years and cannot thing of anywhere else I would rather live. I have lived in San Diego, Orange County, Half Moon Bay, and other  More

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Over 9 years ago

Well, Aptos is in Santa Cruz County, California. I love the entire county of Santa Cruz. The weather is fantastic. We have both the beautiful Monterey Bay with lots  More

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Over 13 years ago

We've lived in Aptos/Rio Del Mar for many years and it's a very lovely, peaceful village far from the rat race . The views of the ocean are stunning and the shopping in  More

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