Millbrae, CA vs New Brighton, MN
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
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in cost of living index (112 vs 287). New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.6). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $84,707).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 22,087 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+43.3 |
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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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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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