Calabasas, CA vs Plano, TX
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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 239). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 23). Calabasas leads in median household income ($154,079 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calabasas, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1948) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 22,227 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,720,048 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $154,079 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 239 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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