Simi Valley, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 20.0% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $59,980 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower