Kirkland, Washington vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 15.3% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $16,942 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Simi Valley
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.7% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower