Burlingame, CA vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $72,458). Burlingame leads in walk score (70 vs 55). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 29,910 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+2.6 |
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
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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