Carlsbad, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 15.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $101,618 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower