Thousand Oaks, California vs. Big Spring, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Spring, Texas is 55.2% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $56,040 in Big Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Spring, Texas is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Big Spring
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Big Spring, TX
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Big Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower