Sandy Springs, GA vs Thousand Oaks, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Sandy Springs
67.6
#1406 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Sandy Springs leads in cost of living index (137 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 3.8). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $93,303).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy Springs, GA | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1406) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 105,793 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $699,826 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $93,303 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+15.1 |
D+
67.6 Score
Sandy Springs, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$699,826
Population
105,793
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
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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