Burlingame, CA vs Santa Monica, 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 Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Burlingame leads in crime level (5.0 vs 21.3). Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $106,797). Santa Monica leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 29,910 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+32.9 |
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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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F
59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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