Big Spring, Texas vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 103.5% more expensive than Big Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $101,743 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Big Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
514% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring, TX vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Big Spring, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.5% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  509.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  61.3% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher