Merced, CA 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.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $59,233). Milpitas leads in crime level (8.6 vs 21.5). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 93,692 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+40.0 |
D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
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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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