Brentwood, CA vs East Palo Alto, 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.
Brentwood
62.1
#1873 nationally
East Palo Alto
60.5
#1931 nationally
Brentwood leads in crime level (6.6 vs 16.6). East Palo Alto leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 41.1 min). East Palo Alto leads in walk score (59 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, CA | East Palo Alto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1873) | 60.5 (#1931) |
| Population | 65,126 | 28,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $794,713 | $1,016,727 |
| Median Household Income | $134,689 | $103,248 |
| Average Commute | 41.1 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 16.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 213 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+50.3 |
D-
62.1 Score
Brentwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$794,713
Population
65,126
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
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D-
60.5 Score
East Palo Alto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,016,727
Population
28,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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