La Quinta, CA 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.
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Millbrae leads in walk score (55 vs 22). La Quinta leads in cost of living index (139 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $92,776).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Quinta, CA | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1673) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 39,081 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $741,874 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $92,776 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.3 |
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64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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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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