Apple Valley, California vs. Carthage, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carthage, Illinois is 29.3% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $35,333 in Carthage, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carthage, Illinois is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Carthage
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Carthage, IL
Compared to Apple Valley, Carthage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower