Austin, 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $91,461). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 217). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 967,862 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+40.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
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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