Millbrae, CA vs Santa Monica, 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.
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 55). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $106,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 22,087 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+32.9 |
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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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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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