What is a pro or con of living in Simi Valley, Californiacompared to Tampa, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Simi Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Simi Valley, California copmared to Tampa, Florida?

A salary of $100,000 in Tampa, Florida should increase to $146,384 in Simi Valley, 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.

TAMPA vs. SIMI VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Tampa, Florida vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 46.4% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $146,384 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Tampa, Florida

Tampa, FL vs. Simi Valley, CA

Compared to Tampa, Simi Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

163.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% higher

Commute

1.6% lower

Health

6.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Tampa, Florida vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tampa, FL vs. Simi Valley, CA

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