Lawndale, 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.
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 16.3). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $76,213). Lawndale leads in cost of living index (158 vs 287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawndale, CA | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1777) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 30,155 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $786,284 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $76,213 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.3 |
D
63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
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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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