Millbrae, CA vs Smyrna, TN
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
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Smyrna leads in cost of living index (103 vs 287). Millbrae leads in walk score (55 vs 20). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $76,115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 22,087 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+21.8 |
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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D+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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