Allen, TX vs Milpitas, 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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 8.6). Allen leads in cost of living index (122 vs 217). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 111,620 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+40.0 |
C
74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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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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