Thousand Oaks, California vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 51.3% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $73,017 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Petal
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower