Alhambra, CA vs Milpitas, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $80,234). Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 8.6). Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 79,776 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+40.0 |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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D
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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