Thornton, Colorado vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 23.5% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $61,758 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Thornton, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower