Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 48.2% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $148,242 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher