Leander, TX 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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.6). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 287). Millbrae leads in walk score (55 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 80,067 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+50.3 |
C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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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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