Millbrae, CA vs Seal Beach, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 13.2). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 22,087 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+2.6 |
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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
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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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