Springfield, Illinois vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 101.3% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $201,326 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
466% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Springfield, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.3% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  448.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher