Iowa City, Iowa vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 90.8% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $190,826 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  68.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher