Imperial Beach, CA 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.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 14.8). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $75,731). Imperial Beach leads in cost of living index (167 vs 287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 25,458 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+50.3 |
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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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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