Lafayette, Colorado vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 14.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $85,603 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower