Long Beach, CA 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 33). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 466,742 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+15.1 |
D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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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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