Lufkin, 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.
Lufkin
78.1
#197 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Lufkin leads in cost of living index (91 vs 287). Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 14.5). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $57,938).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lufkin, TX | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#197) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 34,181 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,713 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $57,938 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.0 | D+50.3 |
C+
78.1 Score
Lufkin, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$200,713
Population
34,181
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
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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