Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Simi Valley, California


The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 27.7% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $289,143 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Simi Valley
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Alameda, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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