Baldwin, PA 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.
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.7). Baldwin leads in cost of living index (94 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $75,139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin, PA | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,708 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $75,139 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+15.1 |
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Score
Baldwin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
20,708
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Median Income
$75,139
Northeast
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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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