Cities Similar to Simi Valley, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Simi Valley, CA
1. Oceanside, CA
170,020 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$841K
Rent estimate
$2,610/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Hayward, CA
155,675 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$849K
Rent estimate
$2,420/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Escondido, CA
148,122 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$814K
Rent estimate
$2,350/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. West Covina, CA
105,617 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$824K
Rent estimate
$2,340/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Vista, CA
98,344 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$819K
Rent estimate
$2,345/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. San Marcos, CA
94,188 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$873K
Rent estimate
$2,410/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Concord, CA
122,315 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$727K
Rent estimate
$2,385/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Thousand Oaks, CA
123,463 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$987K
Rent estimate
$2,480/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Torrance, CA
139,224 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$973K
Rent estimate
$2,420/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Lakewood, CA
78,135 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$852K
Rent estimate
$2,580/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Simi Valley
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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