Milpitas, CA vs Torrance, 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
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $109,554). Torrance leads in walk score (67 vs 54). Torrance leads in cost of living index (195 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 77,321 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+32.9 |
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
64.2 Score
Torrance, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,117,906
Population
139,224
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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