Cambridge, MA 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.
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 54). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $115,892). Cambridge leads in cost of living index (172 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 117,090 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+40.0 |
C-
70.6 Score
Cambridge, MA
Academic powerhouse across the Charles
Median Home
$1,055,780
Population
117,090
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Northeast
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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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