Elizabeth, 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.

Elizabeth

66.6

#1519 nationally

vs

Milpitas

64

#1724 nationally

Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $59,939). Elizabeth leads in cost of living index (126 vs 217). Elizabeth leads in walk score (80 vs 54).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elizabeth, NJ Milpitas, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.6 (#1519) 64 (#1724)
Population 135,829 77,321
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $548,370 $1,424,179
Median Household Income $59,939 $166,769
Average Commute 26.7 min 26.6 min
Walk Score 80 54
Crime Level 11.2 8.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 126 217
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+24.2 D+40.0