What is a pro or con of living in Mountain View, Californiacompared to Simi Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 134% more expensive in Mountain View.

What salary do I need to live in Mountain View, California copmared to Simi Valley, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Simi Valley, California should increase to $91,831 in Mountain View, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SIMI VALLEY vs. MOUNTAIN VIEW
Cost of Living Comparison

Simi Valley, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 83.7% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $91,831 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Simi Valley, California

Simi Valley, CA vs. Mountain View, CA

Compared to Simi Valley, Mountain View is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

83.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

208.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.9% lower

Commute

25.7% higher

Health

0.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Simi Valley, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Simi Valley, CA vs. Mountain View, CA

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