Milpitas, CA vs New Bedford, MA
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
New Bedford
68.9
#1273 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $54,604). New Bedford leads in cost of living index (116 vs 217). New Bedford leads in walk score (65 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | New Bedford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 68.9 (#1273) |
| Population | 77,321 | 100,695 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $446,955 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $54,604 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+1.3 |
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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+
68.9 Score
New Bedford, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$446,955
Population
100,695
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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