Cost of Living Calculator - Thousand Oaks, California vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 39.1% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $30,469 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Madison
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs Madison, WI
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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