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Philadelphia, PA vs Simi Valley, CA

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- The median age of a home in Philadelphia is 43.8% older than the median age of a home in Simi Valley.
 Philadelphia, PASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age73  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$755,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months7.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.74.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.9$11.0
 Homes Owned47.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Philadelphia, PASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,830$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,020  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,310$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,880$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,970  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Philadelphia, PASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Philadelphia, PASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9996.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock54.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock4.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Philadelphia, PASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.6%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews
Lawrence · West New York, NJ
Great food, beautiful architecture, walkable
Over 2 years ago

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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Peter · Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is livable, affordable, beautiful…
Over 2 years ago

I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Anonymous · Philadelphia, PA
Let’s not like about killadelphia, PA
Over 5 years ago

Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Reviews for Simi Valley    22 Reviews
Arnold · Simi Valley, CA
Growing Challenges- housing costs and still the "
Over 5 years ago

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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Joseph · Simi Valley, CA
Great city(Little Pricey)
Over 16 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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john · Simi Valley, CA
good place to live
Over 17 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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