Columbus, Indiana vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 100.0% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $140,000 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Columbus, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.0% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  374.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher