Cost of Living Calculator - Simi Valley, California vs Lancaster, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 39.9% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $54,130 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs Lancaster, PA
Compared to Simi Valley, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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