College Station, Texas vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 88.0% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,772 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to College Station, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher