Bloomington, Indiana vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 71.7% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,425 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher