Bend, Oregon vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 15.6% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,807 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Bend, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher