Seal Beach, 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.
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 13.2). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 24,352 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+15.1 |
F
59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
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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