Overall Edge
Brentwood leads
Brentwood wins 6 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Malibu
$3.8M median
Ultra Luxury Gated
Neighborhood B
Brentwood
$2.3M median
Upscale Executive
⭐ Overall Leader
Malibu
Metric
Brentwood
$3.8M
→
Median Price
Median Price
$2.3M
10/10
←
School Rating
School Rating
9/10
A+
←
Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A
28/100
→
Walk Score
Walk Score
32/100
40 min
→
Commute
Commute
20 min
1
←
Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
0
0
→
Cafes
Cafes
2
0
→
Groceries
Groceries
1
33 min
→
Hospital
Hospital
24 min
Not Sure Which One Fits You?
Answer 4 quick questions and get your personal top 3 matches in Los Angeles — ranked by lifestyle, budget, schools, and commute.
Take the Free Quiz →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malibu or Brentwood more expensive?
Malibu has a median home price of $3.8M and Brentwood is $2.3M. Brentwood is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Malibu or Brentwood?
Malibu has a school rating of 10/10 and Brentwood rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Malibu or Brentwood safer?
Malibu has a crime grade of A+ and Brentwood is graded A.
Which is more walkable?
Malibu scores 28/100 for walkability. Brentwood scores 32/100. Brentwood is the more walkable option.