Brea, CA vs Escondido, 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

Escondido

61.3

#1912 nationally

Brea leads in crime level (5.8 vs 11.9). Brea leads in median household income ($120,226 vs $77,554). Escondido leads in cost of living index (150 vs 178).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brea, CA Escondido, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.3 (#1700) 61.3 (#1912)
Population 48,479 148,122
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,134,146 $796,994
Median Household Income $120,226 $77,554
Average Commute 31.1 min 27.7 min
Walk Score 50 45
Crime Level 5.8 11.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 178 150
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+16.8