Star, Idaho vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 16.0% cheaper than Star, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $42,008 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Star, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is cheaper than Star, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Apple Valley
than in Star, Idaho
Star, ID vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Star, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher