Chicago, Illinois vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 41.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,402 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Chicago, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower