Birmingham, Alabama vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 119.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $109,908 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
803% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.8% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,028.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher