Germantown, WI 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.
Germantown
73.4
#737 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Germantown leads in crime level (1.7 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 22). Germantown leads in cost of living index (110 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Germantown, WI | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#737) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 21,020 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,020 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $101,554 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.3 | D+40.0 |
C
73.4 Score
Germantown, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$465,020
Population
21,020
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
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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