Burlingame, CA vs Elk Grove, 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.
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Burlingame leads in walk score (70 vs 32). Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $115,864). Burlingame leads in average commute (31.5 min vs 33.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 29,910 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+19.7 |
D
66.4 Score
Burlingame, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,817,833
Population
29,910
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Pacific
View Burlingame, CA →
D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
View Elk Grove, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Burlingame for: