Lawrence, Kansas vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 78.5% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $223,176 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Lawrence, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.5% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher