Seattle, Washington vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 9.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $180,930 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Simi Valley
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Seattle, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.8% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower