Milpitas, CA vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $72,014). Santa Paula leads in cost of living index (142 vs 217). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 77,321 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+15.1 |
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
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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