Milpitas, CA vs The Colony, TX
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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 217). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 28). The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 77,321 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+13.2 |
D
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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