East Orange, NJ 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.
East Orange
65
#1658 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $58,659). East Orange leads in cost of living index (115 vs 217). Milpitas leads in crime level (8.6 vs 13.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Orange, NJ | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1658) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 69,556 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,308 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $58,659 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+40.0 |
D
65 Score
East Orange, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$481,308
Population
69,556
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
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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