Calabasas, CA vs Hoffman Estates, 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
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 239). Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 23). Calabasas leads in median household income ($154,079 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calabasas, CA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1948) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 22,227 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,720,048 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $154,079 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 239 | 116 |
| 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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73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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