Anacortes, Washington vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 14.9% more expensive than Anacortes, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,456 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anacortes, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Anacortes, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Anacortes, Washington
Anacortes, WA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Anacortes, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower