Simi Valley, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 30.8% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $138,340 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Simi Valley, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher