Millbrae, CA vs Palm Springs, 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 Springs
61.2
#1915 nationally
Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 16.5). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $67,451). Palm Springs leads in cost of living index (138 vs 287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | Palm Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 61.2 (#1915) |
| Population | 22,087 | 45,218 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $617,269 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $67,451 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 138 |
| 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-
61.2 Score
Palm Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$617,269
Population
45,218
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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