Millbrae, CA vs Palm Desert, 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.
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Palm Desert leads in cost of living index (136 vs 287). Millbrae leads in walk score (55 vs 28). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $75,691).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 22,087 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+1.3 |
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
66 Score
Palm Desert, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$544,379
Population
51,951
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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