Chico, California vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 32.6% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $66,288 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Chico, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher