Oakland, 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.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 33). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $85,459). Thousand Oaks leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 433,823 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 33 |
| Crime Level | High | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+15.1 |
D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
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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