Thousand Oaks, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 34.7% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $45,727 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower