Apple Valley, MN

Yes — Apple Valley is about 12% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 112. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $368,753, and monthly rents average roughly $1,678. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run closer to the national norm.

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,678, while local median household income is $99,277. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 20% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

Minnesota has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 9.85%. The effective property tax rate is 1.11%. On a home worth $368,753, that translates to roughly $4,093 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 7.54% on everyday purchases.

The typical monthly rent in Apple Valley is around $1,678. That's about 24% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $368,753, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

The median home in Apple Valley is valued at $368,753. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $1,865/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 73% of residents here own their homes.

Grocery prices in Apple Valley are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 103, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are about typical (index: 93). 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 55,696. The median age of residents is 37, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 5.86%, well below the national average of 12.4%.