Barstow, California vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 18.6% more expensive than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $59,278 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Barstow, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower