Bessemer, AL 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.
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 47.8). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $34,953). Bessemer leads in cost of living index (85 vs 287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 25,037 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+50.3 |
C-
71.9 Score
Bessemer, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,398
Population
25,037
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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
Pacific
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