Apex, NC vs Calabasas, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Calabasas
59.6
#1948 nationally
Apex leads in cost of living index (122 vs 239). Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 33.3 min). Calabasas leads in median household income ($154,079 vs $129,688).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Calabasas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 59.6 (#1948) |
| Population | 72,225 | 22,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $1,720,048 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $154,079 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 239 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+32.9 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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59.6 Score
Calabasas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,720,048
Population
22,227
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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