Simi Valley, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 9.9% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $135,178 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher