Calabasas, CA vs Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Calabasas is moderately more affordable than Rolling Hills Estates, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Calabasas scores 252 compared to 278 for Rolling Hills Estates, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rolling Hills Estates can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calabasas is $3,070/month compared to $3,501/month in Rolling Hills Estates — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Calabasas is more affordable at $1,453,900 median vs $1,602,300.

Median household income in Calabasas is $157,938 compared to $187,500 in Rolling Hills Estates (-15.8%). While Rolling Hills Estates is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calabasas spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in Rolling Hills Estates.