Miami Gardens, FL 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.
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $56,071). Miami Gardens leads in cost of living index (112 vs 217). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Gardens, FL | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1860) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 110,717 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,819 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $56,071 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+40.0 |
D-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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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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