Simi Valley, California vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 38.8% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $30,599 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Yakima
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Simi Valley, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower