Thousand Oaks, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 63.4% more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $238,566 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower