Thousand Oaks, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 8.8% more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $119,718 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Irvine
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% higher
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher