Lancaster, California vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 32.0% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $66,000 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower