Buffalo, New York vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 88.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $312,118 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  765.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher