Celina, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 32 min). Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 3.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 43,317 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+15.1 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Thousand Oaks has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
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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