Northborough, Massachusetts vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 31.7% more expensive than Northborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,875 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Northborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Northborough, Massachusetts
Northborough, MA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Northborough, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower