Simi Valley, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 37.0% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $47,283 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Tucson
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Simi Valley, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower