Thousand Oaks, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 37.9% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $31,040 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Fresno
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower