Phoenix, Arizona vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 1.8% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $83,436 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Apple Valley
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher