Lorain, Ohio vs. Apple Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, Minnesota is 49.2% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $149,224 in Apple Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, Minnesota is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Apple Valley, MN
Compared to Lorain, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher