Hoover, Alabama vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 57.1% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $169,700 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Hoover, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher