Milpitas, CA vs Watsonville, 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
Watsonville
63.3
#1786 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $72,295). Watsonville leads in cost of living index (152 vs 217). Watsonville leads in walk score (69 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Watsonville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 63.3 (#1786) |
| Population | 77,321 | 50,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $828,739 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $72,295 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+54.4 |
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
63.3 Score
Watsonville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$828,739
Population
50,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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