Arlington, Virginia vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 3.0% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $175,050 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Arlington, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower