San Jose, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 22.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $77,395 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to San Jose, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower