Denver, 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 33). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $85,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 713,252 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+15.1 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
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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