Brenham, 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.
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 217). Milpitas leads in crime level (8.6 vs 14.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 19,142 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 54 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+40.0 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Milpitas has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.6 Score
Brenham, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,916
Population
19,142
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$52,664
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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