Apple Valley, California vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 20.5% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $59,606 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Mountain Home, ID
Compared to Apple Valley, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower