Belmont, CA vs Brandon, MS
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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Belmont leads in walk score (47 vs 11). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 284). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $89,051).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Brandon, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 77.5 (#239) |
| Population | 26,622 | 25,719 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $291,089 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $89,051 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+47.1 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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