| | Simi Valley, CA | Reno, NV | United States |
| Overall | 154.0 | 118.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.4 | 102.3 | 100 |
| Health | 106.7 | 95.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 252.9 | 174.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $755,000 | $494,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,170.0% | 9,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 110.3 | 94.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 150.6 | 102.0 | 100 |
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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
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
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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Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very More
Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are More
I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially. More
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