Monroe, 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.
Monroe
64.2
#1713 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 17.9). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $63,982). Monroe leads in cost of living index (99 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 37,797 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+15.1 |
D
64.2 Score
Monroe, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,990
Population
37,797
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
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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