Thousand Oaks, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 45.4% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $190,986 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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