Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Simi Valley, California


The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 65.7% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $124,294 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Elgin, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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