Milpitas, CA vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $80,352). Williston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 217). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 77,321 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Milpitas has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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