Dickinson, ND 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.
Dickinson
74.6
#572 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $75,767). Dickinson leads in cost of living index (104 vs 217). Dickinson leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, ND | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#572) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 25,130 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $334,159 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $75,767 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+65.6 | D+40.0 |
C
74.6 Score
Dickinson, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$334,159
Population
25,130
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
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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