Thousand Oaks, California has an overall cost of living index of 85.8, which is 14.2 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $2,664 per month, while the typical home is valued around $991,600. Households earn a median of $135,603 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$135,603
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,664
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$991,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
85.8
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,998
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,250
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,693
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,652
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
85.8
Goods
96.5
Rents / Housing
53.4
Services
91.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $105,360 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $84,760 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $53,780 |
| ⚡Electrician | $64,650 |
| 📊Accountant | $78,470 |
| 🔧Plumber | $68,630 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $291,610 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $93,300 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $99,880 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $66,870 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $121,220 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $58,450 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
125,205
Latest estimate
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
45
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,692
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,162,267
Census ACS
January Avg
56°F
July Avg
65°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.0
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.1%
What is the cost of living index for Thousand Oaks?
Thousand Oaks has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 85.8. The US national average is 100, so Thousand Oaks is 14.2 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Thousand Oaks?
The median gross rent in Thousand Oaks is $2,664 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Thousand Oaks?
The median household income in Thousand Oaks is $135,603 per year.
What is the median home value in Thousand Oaks?
The median home value in Thousand Oaks is $991,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Thousand Oaks?
Air quality data for Thousand Oaks is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Thousand Oaks?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
