Simi Valley, California vs. Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, North Carolina is 47.2% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $26,383 in Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Salem
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Salem, NC
Compared to Simi Valley, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower