Lombard, IL 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.
Lombard
75.9
#407 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Lombard leads in cost of living index (116 vs 287). Lombard leads in crime level (3.2 vs 5.6). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $95,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lombard, IL | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#407) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 43,779 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,049 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $95,509 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+50.3 |
C
75.9 Score
Lombard, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,049
Population
43,779
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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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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