Milpitas, CA vs Virginia Beach, 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
Virginia Beach
73.6
#714 nationally
Virginia Beach leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $87,544). Virginia Beach leads in cost of living index (120 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Virginia Beach, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 73.6 (#714) |
| Population | 77,321 | 453,649 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $430,374 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $87,544 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+2.6 |
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
73.6 Score
Virginia Beach, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$430,374
Population
453,649
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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