Tucson, Arizona vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 11.5% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,747 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Tucson, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower