Arlington, VA 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 217). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 54). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $137,387).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 238,643 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+40.0 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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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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