Anaheim, CA vs Simi Valley, CA

Anaheim is moderately more affordable than Simi Valley, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Anaheim scores 167 compared to 178 for Simi Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Simi Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaheim is $2,082/month compared to $2,513/month in Simi Valley — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Anaheim has cheaper rent, Simi Valley actually has lower median home values ($753,500 vs $771,700).

Median household income in Anaheim is $90,583 compared to $117,703 in Simi Valley (-23%). While Simi Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anaheim spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 25.6% in Simi Valley.