Bellevue, WA vs Millbrae, 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.
Bellevue
69.5
#1192 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Bellevue leads in cost of living index (175 vs 287). Bellevue leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 28.7 min). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $145,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1192) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 154,331 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,451,887 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $145,892 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 55 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+50.3 |
D+
69.5 Score
Bellevue, WA
Eastside excellence
Median Home
$1,451,887
Population
154,331
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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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
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