Farmington, MN vs Millbrae, 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.
Farmington
75
#512 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Millbrae leads in walk score (55 vs 20). Farmington leads in crime level (2.2 vs 5.6). Farmington leads in cost of living index (113 vs 287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Farmington, MN | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#512) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 23,909 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,299 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $114,737 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+50.3 |
C
75 Score
Farmington, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,299
Population
23,909
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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D-
62.1 Score
Millbrae, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,055,633
Population
22,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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