Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Apple Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, Minnesota is 3.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,320 in Apple Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, Minnesota is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Apple Valley, MN
Compared to Raleigh, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher