Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Madera, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madera, California is 4.5% cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,732 in Madera, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madera, California is cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Madera
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Madera, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Madera is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower