Melbourne, Florida vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 60.8% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $80,403 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher