Thousand Oaks, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 42.6% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $57,392 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Houston
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower