Midvale, UT 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.
Midvale
71.4
#984 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $70,742). Midvale leads in cost of living index (115 vs 217). Midvale leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midvale, UT | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#984) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 35,561 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,874 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $70,742 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+40.0 |
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71.4 Score
Midvale, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,874
Population
35,561
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
West
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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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