Surprise, Arizona vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 41.1% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $112,862 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Surprise, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher