Irvine, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 8.1% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $45,941 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Irvine, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% lower
      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)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower