Simi Valley, California vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 29.1% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $49,618 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Surprise
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Simi Valley, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower