Simi Valley, California vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 6.3% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $79,694 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Bedford
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Bedford, MA
Compared to Simi Valley, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher