Allen, TX 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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Allen leads in cost of living index (122 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 27 min). Allen leads in walk score (35 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 111,620 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+15.1 |
C
74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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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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