Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Simi Valley, California


The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 28.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,322 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.0% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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