Fairfax, Virginia vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 2.4% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $92,186 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower