San Diego, California vs. Apple Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, Minnesota is 34.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $49,470 in Apple Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, Minnesota is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Apple Valley
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Apple Valley, MN
Compared to San Diego, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher