Lodi, 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.
Lodi
69.1
#1254 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $80,044). Lodi leads in crime level (4.4 vs 8.6). Lodi leads in cost of living index (136 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lodi, NJ | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1254) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 25,832 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $635,738 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $80,044 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+40.0 |
D+
69.1 Score
Lodi, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,738
Population
25,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
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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