Simi Valley, California vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 43.1% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $28,426 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Aiken
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Simi Valley, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower