Sparks, Nevada vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 31.2% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $150,882 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Sparks, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher