Draper, UT 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.
Draper
66.5
#1535 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 17). Draper leads in crime level (4.7 vs 8.6). Draper leads in cost of living index (145 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Draper, UT | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1535) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 49,602 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $818,028 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $126,041 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+40.0 |
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66.5 Score
Draper, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$818,028
Population
49,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
West
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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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