Brentwood, CA vs National City, 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
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Brentwood leads in crime level (6.6 vs 19.1). Brentwood leads in median household income ($134,689 vs $59,850). National City leads in walk score (69 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, CA | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1873) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 65,126 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $794,713 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $134,689 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 41.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+16.8 |
D-
62.1 Score
Brentwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$794,713
Population
65,126
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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