Simi Valley, California vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 8.0% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $32,411 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Orange
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher