Joplin, Missouri vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 123.1% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $178,445 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
449% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Joplin, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.1% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  542.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher