Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 99.3% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $99,641 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Las Cruces, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.3% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  329.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher