| | Apple Valley, CA | Taos, NM | United States |
| Overall | 118.6 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.0 | 99.1 | 100 |
| Health | 86.7 | 84.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 110.1 | 114.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $382,500 | $386,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,580.0% | 10,570.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 116.6 | 73.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.6 | 97.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Apple Valley 
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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
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
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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I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime.
New Mexico is a favorite.
Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.)
This More
Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other More
Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it More
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