Simi Valley, California vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 25.4% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $55,978 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Apex
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Simi Valley, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower