Brentwood vs Santa Monica

Los Angeles, CA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Santa Monica leads
Santa Monica wins 5 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Brentwood
$2.3M median
Upscale Executive
Neighborhood B
Santa Monica
$2.2M median
Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Brentwood
Metric
Santa Monica
$2.3M

Median Price
$2.2M
9/10

School Rating
8/10
A

Crime Grade
A-
32/100

Walk Score
72/100
20 min

Commute
25 min
0

Parks Nearby
17
2

Cafes
18
1

Groceries
5
24 min

Hospital
29 min
Brentwood
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
44%
Santa Monica
Median Price
94%
School Rating
89%
Crime Grade
94%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brentwood or Santa Monica more expensive?

Brentwood has a median home price of $2.3M and Santa Monica is $2.2M. Santa Monica is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Brentwood or Santa Monica?

Brentwood has a school rating of 9/10 and Santa Monica rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Brentwood or Santa Monica safer?

Brentwood has a crime grade of A and Santa Monica is graded A-.

Which is more walkable?

Brentwood scores 32/100 for walkability. Santa Monica scores 72/100. Santa Monica is the more walkable option.