Boston, Massachusetts vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 41.1% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $162,229 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Boston, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower