Milpitas, CA vs Naperville, IL
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
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 217). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 46). Milpitas leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 77,321 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+13.3 |
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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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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