Decatur, GA 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.
Decatur
83.8
#11 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Decatur leads in crime level (3.6 vs 8.6). Decatur leads in cost of living index (147 vs 217). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $129,992).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, GA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.8 (#11) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 24,307 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,512 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $129,992 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 147 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+40.0 |
B
83.8 Score
Decatur, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,512
Population
24,307
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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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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