Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Simi Valley, California


The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 28.3% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $64,159 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Columbia, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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