Milpitas, CA vs Rancho Cordova, 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
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $85,099). Rancho Cordova leads in cost of living index (132 vs 217). Milpitas leads in crime level (8.6 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Rancho Cordova, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 65.2 (#1647) |
| Population | 77,321 | 82,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $535,848 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $85,099 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+19.7 |
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
65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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