Simi Valley, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 1.1% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $80,843 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
23% more expensive in Boston
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Simi Valley, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher