Milpitas, CA vs Rockwall, TX
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
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 24). Rockwall leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.6). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Rockwall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 70.4 (#1106) |
| Population | 77,321 | 52,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $480,713 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $114,799 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+40.9 |
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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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70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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