Thousand Oaks, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 36.9% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $82,031 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher