Alexandria, VA vs Millbrae, CA
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.
Alexandria
67.6
#1397 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Alexandria leads in cost of living index (155 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $113,179). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 55).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 155,230 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+50.3 |
D+
67.6 Score
Alexandria, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$672,586
Population
155,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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D-
62.1 Score
Millbrae, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,055,633
Population
22,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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