Simi Valley, California vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 37.8% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $139,921 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Simi Valley, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower