Simi Valley, California vs. Sun Valley, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun Valley, Idaho is 3.0% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $51,482 in Sun Valley, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Valley, Idaho is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Sun Valley
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Sun Valley, ID
Compared to Simi Valley, Sun Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% higher
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher