Milpitas, CA vs Suffolk, VA
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
Suffolk
66.3
#1564 nationally
Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 15). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $87,758). Suffolk leads in cost of living index (116 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 66.3 (#1564) |
| Population | 77,321 | 100,659 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $390,919 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $87,758 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 10.2 |
| 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+15.9 |
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
66.3 Score
Suffolk, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$390,919
Population
100,659
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
15
Northeast
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