Santa Clara, California vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 29.2% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $35,389 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower