Simi Valley, California vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 40.8% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $29,578 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Columbia
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Simi Valley, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower