Simi Valley, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 10.5% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $93,959 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Seattle
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Simi Valley, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher