Elk Grove, CA 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 32). Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.6). Elk Grove leads in cost of living index (148 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 178,444 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+40.0 |
D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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