Austin, Texas vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 28.6% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,295 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Austin, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher