Santa Maria, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 37.1% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $65,792 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher