Carlsbad, California vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 10.1% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $98,729 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
17% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower