Gilbert, 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.
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $105,842). Thousand Oaks leads in walk score (33 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 275,411 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+15.1 |
C-
72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
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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