Seattle, Washington vs. Thousand Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thousand Oaks, California is 0.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $136,849 in Thousand Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thousand Oaks, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% cheaper in Thousand Oaks
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Thousand Oaks, CA
Compared to Seattle, Thousand Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower