Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 85.9% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $118,990 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.9% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  348.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher