Is private school cheaper in Cedar Rapids or Simi Valley?

Cedar Rapids has lower average private school tuition at $6,800/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. That's $10,400/year less, or $135,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cedar Rapids over Simi Valley?

Average tuition in Cedar Rapids is $10,400/year less than Simi Valley. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $135,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,800/year in Cedar Rapids, $11,200/year in Simi Valley.

How do Cedar Rapids and Simi Valley private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cedar Rapids averages $6,800/year ($5,550 below average). Simi Valley averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Cedar Rapids vs Simi Valley

Cedar Rapids averages $10,400/year less for private school (153% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $135,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Cedar Rapids is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,800/year vs $17,200/year in Simi Valley. Religious schools run $4,800/year on the low end.

Cedar Rapids

$6,800

avg tuition/year

$5,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Simi Valley

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cedar Rapids	Simi Valley	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,800/yr	$17,200/yr	-$10,400
Religious Schools	$4,800/yr	$11,200/yr	-$6,400
Independent/Prep	$14,300/yr	$33,600/yr	-$19,300
Elementary (K-5)	$5,800/yr	$14,600/yr	-$8,800
Middle School (6-8)	$6,800/yr	$17,200/yr	-$10,400
High School (9-12)	$8,200/yr	$20,600/yr	-$12,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cedar Rapids

$88,400

Simi Valley

$223,600

Choosing Cedar Rapids saves $135,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $270,400.

Sample Schools

Cedar Rapids

Xavier High School (Cedar Rapids)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,400/yr

Cedar Rapids Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Simi Valley

Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks)

Catholic · 9–12 · $21,400/yr

Simi Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.