Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 34.2% more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $171,798 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Lakeville, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  42.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower