Aptos, CA vs Cameron Park, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cameron Park is 27.4% cheaper than Aptos. With a cost index of 145 vs 185, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cameron Park to Aptos should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aptos is $1,826/month compared to $1,795/month in Cameron Park — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cameron Park is more affordable at $641,100 median vs $1,098,200.

Median household income in Aptos is $135,349 compared to $97,786 in Cameron Park (+38.4%). While Aptos is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aptos spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Cameron Park.