Lancaster, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 44.7% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $94,052 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower