Brentwood, CA vs Pembroke Pines, FL

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

vs

Pembroke Pines

67.3

#1441 nationally

Brentwood leads in median household income ($134,689 vs $77,657). Pembroke Pines leads in cost of living index (123 vs 173). Pembroke Pines leads in average commute (30.6 min vs 41.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brentwood, CA Pembroke Pines, FL
WhereAtHome Score 62.1 (#1873) 67.3 (#1441)
Population 65,126 171,119
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $794,713 $490,388
Median Household Income $134,689 $77,657
Average Commute 41.1 min 30.6 min
Walk Score 38 32
Crime Level 6.6 5.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 173 123
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 D+17.0