Harrison, NJ 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.
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Thousand Oaks leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.4). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $72,773). Thousand Oaks leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 20,520 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+15.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Thousand Oaks has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
58.4 Score
Harrison, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$586,684
Population
20,520
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$72,773
Northeast
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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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