Milpitas, CA vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Milpitas leads in cost of living index (217 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 54). Mountain View leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 77,321 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+40.0 |
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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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