| | New York, NY | Simi Valley, CA | United States |
| Overall | 172.5 | 154.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 116.6 | 107.4 | 100 |
| Health | 127.6 | 106.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 224.3 | 252.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $677,200 | $755,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 15,050.0% | 10,170.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 181.1 | 110.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 136.4 | 150.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such More
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