Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Austin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 31.1% cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $51,678 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Austin
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Austin, MN
Compared to Apple Valley, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower