Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 91.7% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $383,333 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.7% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher