Stamford, CT 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.
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 33). Stamford leads in cost of living index (138 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $99,654).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stamford, CT | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1350) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 135,892 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $728,197 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $99,654 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+15.1 |
D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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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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