Lake Forest, IL 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.
Lake Forest
66.3
#1557 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Lake Forest leads in crime level (0.6 vs 5.6). Millbrae leads in walk score (55 vs 18). Lake Forest leads in cost of living index (178 vs 287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, IL | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1557) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 19,354 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,246,873 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $202,153 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 34.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+50.3 |
D
66.3 Score
Lake Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,246,873
Population
19,354
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
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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