Calabasas, CA vs Elgin, IL
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
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 239). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 23). Calabasas leads in median household income ($154,079 vs $85,998).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calabasas, CA | Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1948) | 72.8 (#824) |
| Population | 22,227 | 113,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,720,048 | $343,260 |
| Median Household Income | $154,079 | $85,998 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 239 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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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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72.8 Score
Elgin, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$343,260
Population
113,310
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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