Brentwood, CA vs Lompoc, 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.
Brentwood
62.1
#1873 nationally
Lompoc
63.6
#1755 nationally
Brentwood leads in crime level (6.6 vs 13.7). Brentwood leads in median household income ($134,689 vs $66,947). Lompoc leads in average commute (28 min vs 41.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, CA | Lompoc, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1873) | 63.6 (#1755) |
| Population | 65,126 | 43,045 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $794,713 | $597,835 |
| Median Household Income | $134,689 | $66,947 |
| Average Commute | 41.1 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+26.7 |
D-
62.1 Score
Brentwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$794,713
Population
65,126
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
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D
63.6 Score
Lompoc, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$597,835
Population
43,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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