Brookhaven, GA vs Manhattan Beach, 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Manhattan Beach
66.5
#1537 nationally
Manhattan Beach leads in crime level (4.1 vs 8.3). Manhattan Beach leads in median household income ($187,217 vs $114,570). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Manhattan Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 66.5 (#1537) |
| Population | 57,945 | 33,369 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $3,321,616 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $187,217 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 73 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Manhattan Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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D
66.5 Score
Manhattan Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,321,616
Population
33,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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