Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Apple Valley, Minnesota


The cost of living in Apple Valley, Minnesota is 24.7% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $56,477 in Apple Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, Minnesota is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Apple Valley
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Apple Valley, MN
Compared to Salinas, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  48.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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