Bensenville, Illinois vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 48.4% more expensive than Bensenville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,290 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bensenville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Bensenville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Bensenville, Illinois
Bensenville, IL vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Bensenville, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower