Aurora, Illinois vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 86.8% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $308,148 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Aurora, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.8% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher