Millbrae, CA vs New Orleans, LA

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.

Millbrae

62.1

#1874 nationally

vs

New Orleans

76.2

#375 nationally

Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $51,116). New Orleans leads in cost of living index (107 vs 287). Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 9.9).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Millbrae, CA New Orleans, LA
WhereAtHome Score 62.1 (#1874) 76.2 (#375)
Population 22,087 364,136
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $2,055,633 $245,144
Median Household Income $146,649 $51,116
Average Commute 28.7 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 55 58
Crime Level 5.6 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 287 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+50.3 R+12.9
Millbrae, CA
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

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New Orleans, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Orleans, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$245,144

Population

364,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

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