Thousand Oaks, California vs. Black Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Black Mountain, North Carolina is 36.8% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $47,416 in Black Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Black Mountain, North Carolina is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Black Mountain
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Black Mountain, NC
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Black Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower