Leander, 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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 28). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 80,067 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+40.0 |
C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
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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