Thousand Oaks, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 47.2% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $50,183 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower