Brookhaven, GA vs Encinitas, 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Brookhaven leads in cost of living index (144 vs 215). Encinitas leads in crime level (5.9 vs 8.3). Encinitas leads in median household income ($142,506 vs $114,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Encinitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 63.4 (#1769) |
| Population | 57,945 | 60,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $1,932,178 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $142,506 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 215 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Encinitas has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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D
63.4 Score
Encinitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,932,178
Population
60,841
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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