Fargo, North Dakota vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 85.9% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $3,533 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Fargo, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.9% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher