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

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Simi Valley, California?

A salary of $63,400 in Simi Valley, California should increase to $101,908 in San Francisco, 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. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Simi Valley, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 60.7% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $101,908 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Simi Valley, California

Simi Valley, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Simi Valley, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

138.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% lower

Commute

43.4% higher

Health

7.7% higher

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Personal

15.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Simi Valley, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Simi Valley, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

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