Garden City, Idaho vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 27.6% more expensive than Garden City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $63,782 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Garden City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Garden City, Idaho
Garden_City, ID vs. Simi_Valley, CA
Compared to Garden_City, Simi_Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher