Millbrae, CA vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in cost of living index (138 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 22,087 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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