Thousand Oaks, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 41.3% more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $145,525 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher