Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 8.7% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $54,348 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% higher
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower