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El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA vs Simi Valley, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Simi Valley or is it cheaper to live in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
- Simi Valley is 5.4% more expensive than El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles).

Which city has more affordable housing, Simi Valley or El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
- Simi Valley housing costs are 21.1% more expensive than El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) or is Health Care more affordable in Simi Valley.
- Health related expenses are 2.0% less in Simi Valley.
 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock154.0100
 Food & Groceries105.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock106.7100
 Housing208.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$755,000$338,100
 Utilities110  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock110.3100
 Miscellaneous143.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for El Paso De Robles (Paso Robles)    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I was born in Paso. When I was a kid, it was all dry dirt farmers & pickup trucks. Now its all about the wine business & Beemers... Its having growing pains, & water  More

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I moved to the area in August of 07 to teach, and am NOW living in Central CA...AGAIN:( Could NOT afford to live "in the neighborhood" on my own salary (@ 60K), and I  More

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Over 16 years ago

I live in Paso Robles, California. It is a wonderful place to live and retire. San Luis Obispo County has several small towns and cities. Those towns that are on, or  More

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Reviews for Simi Valley    22 Reviews

I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi  More

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Over 16 years ago

simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor  More

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