Lockport, 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.
Lockport
70.3
#1117 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $56,053). Lockport leads in cost of living index (95 vs 217). Milpitas leads in crime level (8.6 vs 15.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lockport, NY | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1117) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 20,436 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,351 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $56,053 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | D+40.0 |
C-
70.3 Score
Lockport, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,351
Population
20,436
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
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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