Columbus, Ohio vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 75.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $175,694 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Columbus, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.7% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher