Burien, WA 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.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
Calabasas
59.6
#1948 nationally
Calabasas leads in crime level (4.4 vs 11.7). Burien leads in walk score (52 vs 23). Calabasas leads in median household income ($154,079 vs $84,583).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Calabasas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 59.6 (#1948) |
| Population | 50,730 | 22,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $1,720,048 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $154,079 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 239 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
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64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
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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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