Apple Valley, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 14.9% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $102,118 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Apple Valley, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower