American Fork, UT 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
American Fork leads in crime level (3.3 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $90,490). American Fork leads in cost of living index (120 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 38,549 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+40.0 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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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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