Foster City, 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.
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Foster City leads in crime level (1.9 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in cost of living index (217 vs 276). Milpitas leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foster City, CA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1730) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 32,180 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,863,228 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $191,267 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 276 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+40.0 |
D
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
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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