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Kelseyville, CA vs Simi Valley, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Simi Valley or is it cheaper to live in Kelseyville?
- Simi Valley is 47.2% more expensive than Kelseyville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Simi Valley or Kelseyville?
- Simi Valley housing costs are 118.8% more expensive than Kelseyville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Kelseyville or is Health Care more affordable in Simi Valley.
- Health related expenses are 12.5% less in Simi Valley.
 Kelseyville, CASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock154.0100
 Food & Groceries105.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock106.7100
 Housing115.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$755,000$338,100
 Utilities111  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock110.3100
 Miscellaneous109.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Kelseyville    3 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

In my opinion I'd give another star but I'll be reasonable. The natural beauty and lack of city traffic adds to the desire. The economy is iffy, criminal activity  More

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Over 16 years ago

Beautiful, clean blue sky. A bit warm by day, e.g. mid 90's for July, August, but cool  More

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Over 17 years ago

The town of Kelseyville is located in Lake County, California. It's a bout 2.5 hours north of San Francisco, and about an 1.5 hours north of Napa. Napa Valley -  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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