Montrose, Colorado vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 60.6% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $80,317 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Montrose, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher