Renton, Washington vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 5.0% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $104,979 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Renton, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower