What is a pro or con of living in San Luis Obispo, Californiacompared to Simi Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in San Luis Obispo.

What salary do I need to live in San Luis Obispo, California copmared to Simi Valley, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Simi Valley, California should increase to $76,433 in San Luis Obispo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SIMI VALLEY vs. SAN LUIS OBISPO
Cost of Living Comparison

Simi Valley, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 1.9% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $76,433 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Simi Valley, California

Simi Valley, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

Compared to Simi Valley, San Luis Obispo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.6% lower

Commute

24.0% lower

Health

2.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Simi Valley, California vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Simi Valley, CA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

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