Barstow, California vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 68.7% more expensive than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $126,500 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Barstow, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.7% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher