Millbrae, CA vs Rochester, NH
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
Rochester
71
#1036 nationally
Rochester leads in cost of living index (104 vs 287). Rochester leads in crime level (2.1 vs 5.6). Millbrae leads in walk score (55 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | Rochester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 71 (#1036) |
| Population | 22,087 | 33,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $413,235 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $74,882 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+12.1 |
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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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C-
71 Score
Rochester, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,235
Population
33,519
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Northeast
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