Cost of Living Calculator - Simi Valley, California vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 7.4% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $226,767 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Salinas
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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