Cost of living comparison
Simi Valley is 13.2% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 10.6% less in Simi Valley
- Groceries
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pay 7.0% less in Simi Valley
- Transportation
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pay 23.0% more in Simi Valley
- Housing
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pay 20.0% more in Simi Valley
- Childcare
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pay 57.1% more in Simi Valley
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.2% less in Simi Valley
- Clothing
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pay 11.9% more in Simi Valley
The cost of childcare, transportation, housing, and clothing in Simi Valley are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including restaurants, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Simi Valley.
If you lived in Simi Valley instead of United States, you would:
pay 10.6% less for restaurants
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United States
|
Simi Valley
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$17.00
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$9.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.92
|
|
pay 7.0% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.42
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$6.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.38
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.83
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$0.96
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.83
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.66
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.48
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.19
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.36
|
|
pay 23.0% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$4.80
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$28,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$26.00
|
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pay 20.0% more for housing
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$74.89
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,911.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$2,240.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$142.82
|
|
pay 57.1% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,807.14
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$40,160.00
|
|
pay 2.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$4.85
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$11.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$11.00
|
|
pay 11.9% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Simi Valley
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$69.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$40.75
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$60.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$156.00
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