Cost of Living Calculator - Simi Valley, California vs Lakewood, Colorado


The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 14.4% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $85,573 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado 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 Lakewood
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs Lakewood, CO
Compared to Simi Valley, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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