Simi Valley, California vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 2.8% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $48,584 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
15% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher