Richland, Washington vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 6.5% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $106,487 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
46% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Richland, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher