Monroe, LA 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.

Monroe

73.4

#741 nationally

vs

Thousand Oaks

66.7

#1516 nationally

Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 51.8). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $36,550). Monroe leads in cost of living index (92 vs 190).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monroe, LA Thousand Oaks, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#741) 66.7 (#1516)
Population 46,616 123,463
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $155,007 $1,047,273
Median Household Income $36,550 $125,399
Average Commute 17.6 min 25.1 min
Walk Score 32 33
Crime Level 51.8 2.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 190
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.9 D+15.1
Monroe, LA
C
73.4 Score

Monroe, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$155,007

Population

46,616

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

32

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Thousand Oaks, CA
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

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