Imperial, 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $83,029). Imperial leads in cost of living index (118 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 21,591 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+40.0 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Milpitas has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
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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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