Simi Valley, California vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 22.3% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $66,074 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Simi Valley, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher