Beech Mountain, North Carolina vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 50.0% more expensive than Beech Mountain, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,000 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Beech Mountain, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Beech Mountain, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Beech Mountain, North Carolina
Beech Mountain, NC vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Beech Mountain, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher