Lovington, New Mexico vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 34.6% more expensive than Lovington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $100,914 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lovington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Lovington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Lovington, New Mexico
Lovington, NM vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Lovington, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher