Merced, California vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 0.9% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $141,191 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Merced, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher