Phoenix, Arizona vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 39.7% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $139,650 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher