Milpitas, CA vs Petaluma, 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
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $108,527). Petaluma leads in cost of living index (178 vs 217). Petaluma leads in crime level (7.4 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Petaluma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 63.2 (#1792) |
| Population | 77,321 | 58,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $903,171 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $108,527 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+46.2 |
D
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
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D
63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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