Apple Valley, CA vs Elk Grove, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Apple Valley is 28.4% cheaper than Elk Grove. With a cost index of 110 vs 154, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Apple Valley to Elk Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Apple Valley is $1,373/month compared to $2,180/month in Elk Grove — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Apple Valley is more affordable at $377,300 median vs $603,400.

Median household income in Apple Valley is $65,926 compared to $122,229 in Elk Grove (-46.1%). While Elk Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Apple Valley spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Elk Grove.