Thousand Oaks, California vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 14.0% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $42,999 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Highlands Ranch
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand_Oaks, CA vs. Highlands_Ranch, CO
Compared to Thousand_Oaks, Highlands_Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher