Dothan, AL 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.
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $53,704). Milpitas leads in crime level (8.6 vs 25.0). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 71,258 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | D+40.0 |
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72.5 Score
Dothan, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$207,985
Population
71,258
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
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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