What is a pro or con of living in Simi Valley, Californiacompared to San Bernardino, California?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Simi Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Simi Valley, California copmared to San Bernardino, California?

A salary of $75,000 in San Bernardino, California should increase to $103,973 in Simi Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN BERNARDINO vs. SIMI VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

San Bernardino, California vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 38.6% more expensive than San Bernardino, California.

You would need a salary of $103,973 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Bernardino, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than San Bernardino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in San Bernardino, California

San Bernardino, CA vs. Simi Valley, CA

Compared to San Bernardino, Simi Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

95.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

0.9% lower

Health

23.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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San Bernardino, California vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Bernardino, CA vs. Simi Valley, CA

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