Jupiter, FL vs San Jose, 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.
Jupiter
67.2
#1453 nationally
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Jupiter leads in cost of living index (133 vs 198). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $105,413). Jupiter leads in average commute (22 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jupiter, FL | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1453) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 61,291 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $700,734 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $105,413 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+40.0 |
Data coverage note: Jupiter is missing data for 1 metric that San Jose has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
Southeast
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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