Cost of Living Calculator - Simi Valley, California vs Plainfield, New Jersey


The cost of living in Plainfield, New Jersey is 21.1% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $39,427 in Plainfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, New Jersey is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs Plainfield, NJ
Compared to Simi Valley, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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