Fort Worth, TX 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.
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $66,277). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 217). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Worth, TX | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#902) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 978,468 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,353 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $66,277 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.6 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+40.0 |
C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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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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