Bellingham, WA 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.
Bellingham
66.3
#1553 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $64,026). Bellingham leads in cost of living index (137 vs 217). Bellingham leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellingham, WA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1553) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 94,720 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,756 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $64,026 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.9 | D+40.0 |
D
66.3 Score
Bellingham, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$672,756
Population
94,720
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
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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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