San Francisco, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 31.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $136,393 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower