Charleston, South Carolina vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 51.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,929 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Charleston, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher