Topeka, Kansas vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 92.6% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $192,640 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Topeka, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.6% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher