Milpitas, CA vs Monterey Park, 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.
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $76,892). Monterey Park leads in cost of living index (169 vs 217). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 77,321 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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