San Diego, California vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 5.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $141,958 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Simi Valley
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to San Diego, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower