Mountain Center, California vs. Apache Junction, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apache Junction, Arizona is 23.8% cheaper than Mountain Center, California.

You would need a salary of $38,117 in Apache Junction, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apache Junction, Arizona is cheaper than Mountain Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Apache Junction
than in Mountain Center, California
Mountain Center, CA vs. Apache Junction, AZ
Compared to Mountain Center, Apache Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% lower
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower