Calabasas, CA vs Monterey, 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.
Calabasas
59.6
#1948 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Calabasas leads in crime level (4.4 vs 10.5). Monterey leads in walk score (53 vs 23). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 33.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calabasas, CA | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1948) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 22,227 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,720,048 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $154,079 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 239 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+29.9 |
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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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D-
62.7 Score
Monterey, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,179,065
Population
29,116
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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