Fresno, California vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 47.0% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $73,475 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Simi_Valley, CA
Compared to Fresno, Simi_Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher