Thousand Oaks, California vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 32.8% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $33,624 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Olympia
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower