Millbrae, CA vs North Chicago, IL
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
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in cost of living index (95 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 22,087 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+20.8 |
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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C+
79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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