Chesterfield, MO 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.

Chesterfield

73.2

#769 nationally

vs

Milpitas

64

#1724 nationally

Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 19). Chesterfield leads in cost of living index (122 vs 217).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chesterfield, MO Milpitas, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#769) 64 (#1724)
Population 49,166 77,321
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,834 $1,424,179
Median Household Income $137,052 $166,769
Average Commute 22.2 min 26.6 min
Walk Score 19 54
Crime Level 2.6 8.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 217
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 D+40.0