Calabasas, CA vs Chico, 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
Chico
66.4
#1544 nationally
Calabasas leads in crime level (4.4 vs 19.2). Calabasas leads in median household income ($154,079 vs $65,932). Chico leads in walk score (49 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calabasas, CA | Chico, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1948) | 66.4 (#1544) |
| Population | 22,227 | 101,301 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,720,048 | $464,980 |
| Median Household Income | $154,079 | $65,932 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 19.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 239 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.1 |
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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D
66.4 Score
Chico, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$464,980
Population
101,301
Crime
High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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