Millbrae, 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.
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in cost of living index (217 vs 287). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $146,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millbrae, CA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1874) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 22,087 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,055,633 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $146,649 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 287 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+40.0 |
D-
62.1 Score
Millbrae, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,055,633
Population
22,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
55
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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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