Washington, District of Columbia vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 10.5% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $85,078 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Washington, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower