Corvallis, OR 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.
Corvallis
69.7
#1173 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $61,610). Corvallis leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.6). Corvallis leads in cost of living index (129 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Corvallis, OR | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1173) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 61,087 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,289 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $61,610 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.6 | D+40.0 |
D+
69.7 Score
Corvallis, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$565,289
Population
61,087
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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