Palo Alto, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 61.6% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $38,447 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower