Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 83.3% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $91,630 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.3% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  33.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher