Apple Valley, CA vs Ontario, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Apple Valley is 22.6% cheaper than Ontario. With a cost index of 110 vs 142, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Apple Valley to Ontario should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Apple Valley is $1,373/month compared to $1,916/month in Ontario — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Apple Valley is more affordable at $377,300 median vs $568,000.

Median household income in Apple Valley is $65,926 compared to $82,806 in Ontario (-20.4%). The higher salaries in Ontario partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Apple Valley spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, less than the 27.8% in Ontario.