Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Simi Valley, California


The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 22.9% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $92,212 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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