Thousand Oaks, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 160.1% more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $130,048 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.1% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher