Milpitas, CA vs San Rafael, 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
San Rafael
58.5
#1954 nationally
Milpitas leads in crime level (8.6 vs 15.3). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $113,839). Milpitas leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | San Rafael, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 58.5 (#1954) |
| Population | 77,321 | 59,555 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $1,332,023 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $113,839 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 213 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+63.9 |
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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F
58.5 Score
San Rafael, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,332,023
Population
59,555
Crime
High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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