Walnut Creek, California vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 23.3% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $151,186 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Simi Valley
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% lower
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower