Fort Lauderdale, FL 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.
Fort Lauderdale
69.9
#1152 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Fort Lauderdale leads in walk score (56 vs 33). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $75,376). Fort Lauderdale leads in cost of living index (127 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1152) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 184,255 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,820 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $75,376 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+15.1 |
D+
69.9 Score
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$513,820
Population
184,255
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
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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