Cost of Living Calculator - Simi Valley, California vs Irvine, California


The cost of living in Irvine, California is 19.3% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $89,476 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Irvine
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs Irvine, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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