Madison, Wisconsin vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 64.1% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $131,282 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Madison, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.1% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower