Simi Valley, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 5.7% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $142,648 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in San Diego
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher