2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Westfield, MA vs Simi Valley, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Simi Valley or is it cheaper to live in Westfield?
- Simi Valley is 60.1% more expensive than Westfield.

Which city has more affordable housing, Simi Valley or Westfield?
- Simi Valley housing costs are 144.8% more expensive than Westfield housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Westfield or is Health Care more affordable in Simi Valley.
- Health related expenses are 16.9% more in Simi Valley.
 Westfield, MASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock154.0100
 Food & Groceries106.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock106.7100
 Housing103.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$755,000$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock110.3100
 Miscellaneous125.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Westfield    3 Reviews

Property Taxes, Water, and Electricity costs are very high. Town elects many Republicans but Democrats rule the state. Education costs are high yet there is much waste.  More

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Over 13 years ago

It is very hard to get jobs around this area as there are jobs in mostly retail. Anytime you try to apply for any of the jobs depending on where you are applying to out  More

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Over 14 years ago

can stink at times  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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