Brea, CA vs Brentwood, 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.

Brea

64.3

#1700 nationally

vs

Brentwood

62.1

#1873 nationally

Brea leads in average commute (31.1 min vs 41.1 min). Brea leads in walk score (50 vs 38). Brea leads in crime level (5.8 vs 6.6).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brea, CA Brentwood, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.3 (#1700) 62.1 (#1873)
Population 48,479 65,126
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,134,146 $794,713
Median Household Income $120,226 $134,689
Average Commute 31.1 min 41.1 min
Walk Score 50 38
Crime Level 5.8 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 178 173
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+38.0