Pasadena, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 10.4% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $102,992 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher