Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 24.4% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $49,770 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher