Broomfield, CO 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.
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.1). Broomfield leads in cost of living index (140 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broomfield, CO | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1268) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 76,860 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,162 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $117,541 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.5 | D+15.1 |
D+
68.9 Score
Broomfield, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$627,162
Population
76,860
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
West
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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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