Marion, Iowa vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 96.7% more expensive than Marion, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $177,021 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Marion, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Marion, Iowa
Marion, IA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Marion, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.7% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher