Mill Creek, WA 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.
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Thousand Oaks leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 34.1 min). Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 3.4). Mill Creek leads in cost of living index (162 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mill Creek, WA | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1686) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 20,742 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $952,678 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $118,276 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+15.1 |
D
64.6 Score
Mill Creek, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$952,678
Population
20,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
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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