Belmont, CA 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Belmont leads in crime level (4.5 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in cost of living index (217 vs 284). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 26,622 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+40.0 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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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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