Brooklyn Park, MN 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.
Brooklyn Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Brooklyn Park leads in cost of living index (107 vs 217). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $82,271). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 82,017 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+40.0 |
C-
71.9 Score
Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$353,032
Population
82,017
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
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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