Durham, NC 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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 217). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 283,506 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.6 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+40.0 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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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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