Lowell, MA 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.
Lowell
67.3
#1437 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $73,008). Lowell leads in cost of living index (126 vs 217). Milpitas leads in crime level (8.6 vs 14.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lowell, MA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1437) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 114,296 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $492,877 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $73,008 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+40.0 |
D+
67.3 Score
Lowell, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$492,877
Population
114,296
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
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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