North Reading, Massachusetts vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 14.2% more expensive than North Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $171,311 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than North Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in North Reading, Massachusetts
North Reading, MA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to North Reading, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower