Cathedral City, CA 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.
Cathedral City
67.7
#1390 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $63,209). Cathedral City leads in cost of living index (128 vs 217). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cathedral City, CA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1390) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 52,356 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,045 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $63,209 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+40.0 |
D+
67.7 Score
Cathedral City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,045
Population
52,356
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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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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