Apple Valley, MN vs Hopkins, MN

Hopkins is moderately more affordable than Apple Valley, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Apple Valley scores 116 compared to 106 for Hopkins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Apple Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Apple Valley is $1,678/month compared to $1,346/month in Hopkins — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hopkins is more affordable at $350,100 median vs $354,200.

Median household income in Apple Valley is $99,277 compared to $71,170 in Hopkins (+39.5%). While Apple Valley 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 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Hopkins.