Ridgecrest, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 73.2% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $124,670 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Thousand Oaks
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher