Brea, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 1.4% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $49,318 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Brea, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% lower
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower