Garfield, 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.
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $72,026). Garfield leads in cost of living index (131 vs 217). Garfield leads in crime level (5.5 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 32,456 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+40.0 |
D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
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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