Arvada, CO 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.

Arvada

66.8

#1495 nationally

vs

Millbrae

62.1

#1874 nationally

Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 287). Millbrae leads in walk score (55 vs 35). Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Arvada, CO Millbrae, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.8 (#1495) 62.1 (#1874)
Population 121,414 22,087
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $605,230 $2,055,633
Median Household Income $106,014 $146,649
Average Commute 26.9 min 28.7 min
Walk Score 35 55
Crime Level 7.8 5.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 138 287
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.5 D+50.3