San Jose, California vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 29.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $107 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Simi Valley
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to San Jose, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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