Hickory, NC 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.
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Hickory leads in cost of living index (98 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $58,251). Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 11.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 44,415 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | D+50.3 |
C-
70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
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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