What is a pro or con of living in Simi Valley, Californiacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 240% more expensive in Simi Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Simi Valley, California copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $58,500 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $104,597 in Simi Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. SIMI VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 78.8% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $104,597 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Simi Valley, CA

Compared to Indianapolis, Simi Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

78.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

304.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.7% higher

Commute

21.5% higher

Health

6.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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