Simi Valley, California vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 12.1% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $131,818 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Wheat Ridge
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Simi Valley, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher