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Apple Valley, CA vs Los Lunas, NM

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Is it cheaper to live in Los Lunas or is it cheaper to live in Apple Valley?
- Los Lunas is 27.2% less expensive than Apple Valley.

Which city has more affordable housing, Los Lunas or Apple Valley?
- Los Lunas housing costs are 33.7% less expensive than Apple Valley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Apple Valley or is Health Care more affordable in Los Lunas.
- Health related expenses are 9.5% less in Los Lunas.
 Apple Valley, CALos Lunas, NMUnited States
 Overall  Unlock86.3100
 Food & Groceries98.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock78.5100
 Housing110.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$254,400$338,100
 Utilities116  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.7100
 Miscellaneous110.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Apple Valley    20 Reviews

I've lived in Apple Valley for 11 years. The town is poorly managed, but still an okay place to live. In your climate rating you say average rainfall is 14 inches per  More

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Over 6 years ago

Overall, it's a nice place to call home. The affordability makes it a desirable place to live, especially with the amount you get for your money. For people who own farm  More

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This is a beautiful place. Gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, many different kinds of birds including the Mockingbird and phoebes. When I first moved up here we had many  More

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Reviews for Los Lunas    3 Reviews

The Village of Los Lunas used to be a very sought out place to live. Great Schools, friendly people, and beautiful country living with the enjoyment of privacy. Now, I  More

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Over 17 years ago

Boring is the word that comes to mind regarding Los Lunas. Moved here two years ago from Arizona. If you want to do anything you have to drive 25 miles to Albuquerque.  More

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Over 18 years ago

i grew up here but moved away to another city when i was married. now i have moved back and i have found that rents are very low in a lot of places here. the people are  More

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