Milpitas, CA vs Monrovia, 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.
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $93,827). Monrovia leads in cost of living index (176 vs 217). Milpitas leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 30.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 77,321 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+32.9 |
D
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
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D
63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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