Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 27.8% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,892 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher