West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 87.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $224,612 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
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  Personal
  14.4% higher
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