What is a pro or con of living in Simi Valley, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 266% more expensive in Simi Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Simi Valley, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $225,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $325,286 in Simi Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. SIMI VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 44.6% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $325,286 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Simi Valley, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Simi Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

277.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

22.3% lower

Health

4.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Simi Valley, California

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Simi Valley, CA

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