Houston, Texas vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 11.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $167,592 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Houston, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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