Salina, Kansas vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 103.8% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $101,879 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Salina, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.8% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  372.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  80.5% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher