Simi Valley, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 23.3% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $47,582 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Boise City
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to Simi Valley, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower