Houston, Texas vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 74.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,120 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Houston, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.2% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher