Brea, CA vs San Jose, 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

San Jose

63

#1807 nationally

San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $120,226). Brea leads in cost of living index (178 vs 198). San Jose leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 31.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brea, CA San Jose, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.3 (#1700) 63 (#1807)
Population 48,479 983,489
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,134,146 $1,391,204
Median Household Income $120,226 $142,891
Average Commute 31.1 min 28.4 min
Walk Score 50 51
Crime Level 5.8 Moderate
School Rating N/A 7.2
Cost of Living Index 178 198
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+40.0