Kingston, NY 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.
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $62,071). Kingston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 217). Kingston leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | D+40.0 |
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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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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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