Millbrae, CA vs New York City, NY
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
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $74,694). New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 55). New York City leads in cost of living index (187 vs 287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 22,087 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+64.8 |
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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D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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