Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 6.5% more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,728 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Brookline, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower