Milpitas, CA vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in cost of living index (205 vs 217). Sunnyvale leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 26.6 min). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $166,769).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 77,321 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 205 |
| 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
Pacific
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D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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