Miami Beach, FL 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.
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 33). Thousand Oaks leads in median household income ($125,399 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in cost of living index (138 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 79,607 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+15.1 |
C-
72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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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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