Thousand Oaks, California vs. Dripping Springs, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dripping Springs, Texas is 12.6% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $43,690 in Dripping Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dripping Springs, Texas is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Dripping Springs
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Dripping Springs, TX
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Dripping Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower