Simi Valley, California vs. Martinez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinez, California is 2.0% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $51,021 in Martinez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinez, California is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Martinez
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Martinez, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Martinez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher