Imperial, CA 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Imperial leads in cost of living index (118 vs 190). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $83,029). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 21,591 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+15.1 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Thousand Oaks has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
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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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