Apple Valley, CA

Yes — Apple Valley is about 26% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 126. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $427,910, and monthly rents average roughly $1,953. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run closer to the national norm.

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,953, while local median household income is $65,926. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 36% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

California has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 13.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.71%. On a home worth $427,910, that translates to roughly $3,038 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 8.85% on everyday purchases.

The typical monthly rent in Apple Valley is around $1,953. That's about 45% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $427,910, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

The median home in Apple Valley is valued at $427,910. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $2,164/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 69% of residents here own their homes.

Grocery prices in Apple Valley are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 101, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are on the high side (index: 149). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

Apple Valley is a smaller city with a population of about 75,478. The median age of residents is 35.5, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 17.21%, above the national average of 12.4%.