Simi Valley, California vs. Lafayette, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 12.4% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $35,046 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Lafayette, CO
Compared to Simi Valley, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher