Lakewood, 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.
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $113,030). Milpitas leads in crime level (8.6 vs 12.4). Lakewood leads in cost of living index (168 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 78,135 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+40.0 |
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63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
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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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