Milpitas, CA vs Murrieta, 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
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 28). Murrieta leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $106,925).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 77,321 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+1.3 |
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
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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