Brentwood, CA vs Mercer Island, WA
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
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 6.6). Brentwood leads in cost of living index (173 vs 264). Mercer Island leads in average commute (27 min vs 41.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, CA | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1873) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 65,126 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $794,713 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $134,689 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 41.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+51.7 |
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
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
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