Millbrae, CA vs Virginia Beach, VA
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
Virginia Beach
73.6
#714 nationally
Virginia Beach leads in cost of living index (120 vs 287). Virginia Beach leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.6). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $87,544).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | Virginia Beach, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 73.6 (#714) |
| Population | 22,087 | 453,649 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $430,374 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $87,544 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 120 |
| 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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73.6 Score
Virginia Beach, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$430,374
Population
453,649
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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