Ephrata, Pennsylvania vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 76.3% more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,136 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Ephrata, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata, PA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Ephrata, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.3% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher