Frederick, MD 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.

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

vs

Thousand Oaks

66.7

#1516 nationally

Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 190). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 33).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Thousand Oaks, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 66.7 (#1516)
Population 85,793 123,463
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $1,047,273
Median Household Income $89,981 $125,399
Average Commute 29.8 min 25.1 min
Walk Score 47 33
Crime Level 11.1 2.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 190
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+15.1
Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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Thousand Oaks, CA
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

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