Simi Valley, California vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 25.0% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $149,960 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower