Fort Lee, NJ vs Millbrae, 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.
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Fort Lee leads in cost of living index (135 vs 287). Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 5.6). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $101,573).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 39,700 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+50.3 |
C-
71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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D-
62.1 Score
Millbrae, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,055,633
Population
22,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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