Buckeye, AZ 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.

Buckeye

69.6

#1182 nationally

vs

Thousand Oaks

66.7

#1516 nationally

Thousand Oaks leads in walk score (33 vs 14). Buckeye leads in cost of living index (113 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.6).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Buckeye, AZ Thousand Oaks, CA
WhereAtHome Score 69.6 (#1182) 66.7 (#1516)
Population 108,909 123,463
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $394,709 $1,047,273
Median Household Income $94,188 $125,399
Average Commute 32.5 min 25.1 min
Walk Score 14 33
Crime Level 4.6 2.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 113 190
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 D+15.1