Brea, CA vs Queen Creek, AZ

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

vs

Queen Creek

69

#1266 nationally

Brea leads in walk score (50 vs 17). Queen Creek leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.8). Queen Creek leads in cost of living index (131 vs 178).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brea, CA Queen Creek, AZ
WhereAtHome Score 64.3 (#1700) 69 (#1266)
Population 48,479 76,570
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,134,146 $630,977
Median Household Income $120,226 $127,182
Average Commute 31.1 min 30.4 min
Walk Score 50 17
Crime Level 5.8 3.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 178 131
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 R+3.5