Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Simi Valley, California


The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 70.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $128,065 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Simi Valley, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  54.7% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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