Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 43.5% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,739 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  42.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower