Simi Valley, CA Cost of Living


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Simi Valley cost of living score
154
More expensive
54.0% higher
than the US average
2.7% higher
than the California average
Simi Valley, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.0% higher than the U.S. average and 2.7% lower than the average for California.

Simi Valley, CA

Housing costs in Simi Valley?
A typical home costs $755,000, which is 123.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Simi Valley costs $2,800 per month, which is 95.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.2% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Simi Valley?
To live comfortably in Simi Valley, California, a minimum annual income of $144,720 for a family, and $92,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Simi Valley?
Simi Valley is a city located in Ventura County California that has an overall reasonable cost of living compared to the state average. The median home price for Simi Valley stands at around $575,000, yet those on smaller budgets may still be able to find more attractive housing options within their budget. Grocery expenses are estimated to be roughly three hundred fifty dollars a month while basic utilities for a 915-square-foot apartment generally run under one hundred fifty dollars each month depending on provider rates and usage. Simi Valley offers lots of amenities such as shopping centers, restaurants and parks where people can entertain themselves year round.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSimi ValleyCaliforniaUnited States
  154.0149.9100.0
  107.4105.1100
  106.798.3100.0
  252.9234.8100.0
  $755,000$733,500$338,100
  101.7%102.4%100.0%
  110.3133.1100.0
  150.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi  More

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Over 15 years ago

simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor  More

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