Kirkwood, MO 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.
Kirkwood
73.3
#756 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Kirkwood leads in cost of living index (117 vs 217). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $107,905). Kirkwood leads in crime level (5.8 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkwood, MO | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#756) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 29,174 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $469,452 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $107,905 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+40.0 |
C
73.3 Score
Kirkwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,452
Population
29,174
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
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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