Durham, NC vs Thousand Oaks, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 283,506 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+15.1 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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D
66.7 Score
Thousand Oaks, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,047,273
Population
123,463
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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