Arlington, TX vs Calabasas, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
Calabasas
59.6
#1948 nationally
Calabasas leads in crime level (4.4 vs 13.2). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 239). Calabasas leads in median household income ($154,079 vs $71,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Calabasas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 59.6 (#1948) |
| Population | 398,431 | 22,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $1,720,048 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $154,079 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 239 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+32.9 |
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70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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F
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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