Apple Valley, CA vs Oxnard, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Apple Valley is 26.5% cheaper than Oxnard. With a cost index of 110 vs 150, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Apple Valley to Oxnard should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Apple Valley is $1,373/month compared to $1,962/month in Oxnard — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Apple Valley is more affordable at $377,300 median vs $617,800.

Median household income in Apple Valley is $65,926 compared to $93,372 in Oxnard (-29.4%). While Oxnard 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, less than the 25.2% in Oxnard.