Madison, South Dakota vs. Apple Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, Minnesota is 32.6% more expensive than Madison, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,291 in Apple Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, Minnesota is more expensive than Madison, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Madison, South Dakota
Madison, SD vs. Apple Valley, MN
Compared to Madison, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  38.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher