Sterling, Virginia vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 14.5% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $202,629 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Sterling, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower