Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 43.9% more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $207,280 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower