Cost of Living Calculator - Olympia, Washington vs Simi Valley, California


The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 35.7% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $101,744 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Olympia, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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