Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 17.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $58,756 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher