Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 80.3% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $135,214 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Appleton, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.3% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher