Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 29.3% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $64,650 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower