Simi Valley, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 40.2% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $50,843 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Simi Valley, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower