Happy Valley, Oregon vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 17.2% more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $58,592 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy Valley, OR vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Happy Valley, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower