Boulder, Colorado vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 0.7% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $148,926 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Boulder, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% lower
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower