Cost of Living Calculator - Kalona, Iowa vs Apple Valley, California


The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 21.1% more expensive than Kalona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,834 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Kalona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Kalona, Iowa
Kalona, IA vs Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Kalona, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  60.6% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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