Apple Valley, California vs. Arkansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 38.5% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $44,266 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Apple Valley, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower