Simi Valley, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 33.5% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $99,802 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Dallas
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Simi Valley, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher