Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 67.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $83,590 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% higher
      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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  33.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher