Cost of Living Calculator - Thousand Oaks, California vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 46.7% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $53,305 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Detroit
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  54.8% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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