Columbus, Indiana vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 160.1% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $195,072 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
440% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Columbus, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.1% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  559.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  110.8% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher