Greenville, SC 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.
Greenville
71.7
#965 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Greenville leads in cost of living index (93 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $55,243). Greenville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenville, SC | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#965) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 74,266 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,868 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $55,243 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 55 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+50.3 |
C-
71.7 Score
Greenville, SC
Upstate gem with downtown revival
Median Home
$331,868
Population
74,266
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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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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