Brea, CA vs Portage, IN
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.
Brea
64.3
#1700 nationally
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 178). Brea leads in median household income ($120,226 vs $71,317). Brea leads in crime level (5.8 vs 6.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brea, CA | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1700) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 48,479 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,134,146 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $120,226 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Brea has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Brea, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,134,146
Population
48,479
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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C-
71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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