Glendale, CA 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $81,219). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 54). Glendale leads in cost of living index (193 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 187,050 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+40.0 |
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62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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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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