Monterey, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 4.9% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $152,224 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Monterey, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher