Cost of living comparison
compared to
Simi Valley vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Simi Valley is 9.6% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 0.7% less in Simi Valley
- Groceries
-
pay 10.0% less in Simi Valley
- Transportation
-
pay 12.5% more in Simi Valley
- Housing
-
pay 19.9% more in Simi Valley
- Childcare
-
pay 29.8% more in Simi Valley
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.1% more in Simi Valley
- Clothing
-
pay 14.9% more in Simi Valley
The cost of childcare, housing, clothing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Simi Valley are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including groceries and restaurants are lower in Simi Valley.
Simi Valley vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Simi Valley instead of United States, you would:
pay 0.7% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$23.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$11.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$1.90
|
|
United States vs. Simi Valley - Cost of restaurants
pay 10.0% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$2.42
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$6.22
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$4.49
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$4.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.96
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.74
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$1.66
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$2.48
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.19
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.36
|
|
United States vs. Simi Valley - Cost of groceries
pay 12.5% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$4.76
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$28,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$19.41
|
|
United States vs. Simi Valley - Cost of transportation
pay 19.9% more for housing
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$74.25
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$2,111.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$2,020.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$153.80
|
|
United States vs. Simi Valley - Cost of housing
pay 29.8% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$1,200.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$40,160.00
|
|
United States vs. Simi Valley - Cost of childcare
pay 1.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$5.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$5.55
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$11.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$12.00
|
|
United States vs. Simi Valley - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 14.9% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$69.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$40.75
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$77.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$156.00
|
|
United States vs. Simi Valley - Cost of clothing
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