Medford, Massachusetts vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 8.4% more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,202 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Medford, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower