Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Simi Valley, California


The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 87.6% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,820 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Charleston, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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