Aptos, CA vs Collierville, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Collierville is 24.7% cheaper than Aptos. With a cost index of 148 vs 185, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Collierville 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 $1,684/month in Collierville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Collierville is more affordable at $725,700 median vs $1,098,200.

Median household income in Aptos is $135,349 compared to $99,792 in Collierville (+35.6%). 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 20.3% in Collierville.