Kent, WA 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.
Kent
62.5
#1850 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $86,966). Kent leads in cost of living index (134 vs 217). Milpitas leads in crime level (8.6 vs 13.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kent, WA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1850) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 133,378 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,138 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $86,966 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+40.0 |
D-
62.5 Score
Kent, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$647,138
Population
133,378
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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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