Brookhaven, GA vs San Mateo, 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
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Brookhaven leads in cost of living index (144 vs 249). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $114,570). San Mateo leads in crime level (6.7 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 57,945 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that San Mateo 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
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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