Santa Cruz, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 18.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $40,885 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower