Simi Valley, California vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 40.7% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $29,644 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Barstow
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower