Thousand Oaks, California vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 34.4% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $131,130 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Plano
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower