Richmond, Virginia vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 73.2% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $147,180 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Richmond, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower