Calabasas, CA vs Union City, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Union City is 20.1% cheaper than Calabasas. With a cost index of 210 vs 252, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Union City to Calabasas should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Calabasas is $3,070/month compared to $2,713/month in Union City — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union City is more affordable at $1,058,200 median vs $1,453,900.

Median household income in Calabasas is $157,938 compared to $137,194 in Union City (+15.1%). The higher salaries in Calabasas partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Calabasas spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Union City.