Thornton, Colorado vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 35.4% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $169,243 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Thornton, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower