Plantation, FL 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.
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.8). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $83,074). Plantation leads in cost of living index (129 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plantation, FL | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1338) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 96,548 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $498,641 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $83,074 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+15.1 |
D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
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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