Del Mar, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 56.6% cheaper than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $21,695 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Del Mar, California
Del Mar, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Del Mar, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower