Alabaster, AL 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.
Alabaster
74.7
#560 nationally
Calabasas
59.6
#1948 nationally
Alabaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 239). Calabasas leads in walk score (23 vs 10). Calabasas leads in median household income ($154,079 vs $89,423).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alabaster, AL | Calabasas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#560) | 59.6 (#1948) |
| Population | 34,107 | 22,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,363 | $1,720,048 |
| Median Household Income | $89,423 | $154,079 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 239 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+32.9 |
C
74.7 Score
Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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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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