Calabasas, CA vs South San Francisco, CA

South San Francisco is moderately more affordable than Calabasas, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Calabasas scores 252 compared to 222 for South San Francisco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calabasas 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 $2,833/month in South San Francisco — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South San Francisco is more affordable at $1,160,100 median vs $1,453,900.

Median household income in Calabasas is $157,938 compared to $135,909 in South San Francisco (+16.2%). While Calabasas 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, less than the 25% in South San Francisco.