Burlingame, CA 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.
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Burlingame leads in walk score (70 vs 43). Encinitas leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 31.5 min). Burlingame leads in crime level (5.0 vs 5.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Encinitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 63.4 (#1769) |
| Population | 29,910 | 60,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $1,932,178 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $142,506 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 215 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+16.8 |
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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
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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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