Alliance, OH vs Milpitas, 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.
Alliance
81.3
#45 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $51,721). Alliance leads in cost of living index (83 vs 217). Alliance leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alliance, OH | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.3 (#45) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 21,525 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $168,623 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $51,721 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.9 | D+40.0 |
B-
81.3 Score
Alliance, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$168,623
Population
21,525
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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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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