Manassas, VA 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.
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Manassas leads in cost of living index (125 vs 217). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $110,559). Milpitas leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 34 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manassas, VA | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1474) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 42,696 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,241 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $110,559 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 34 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.8 | D+40.0 |
D+
67 Score
Manassas, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$556,241
Population
42,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
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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