Santa Monica, 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.
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 33). Thousand Oaks leads in cost of living index (190 vs 273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Monica, CA | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1949) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 89,922 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,685,560 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $106,797 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 21.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 273 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+15.1 |
F
59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
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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