Mesa, Arizona vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 40.0% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $77,020 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Mesa, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher