Ithaca, NY 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.
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 287). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+50.3 |
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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
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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