Milpitas, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 40.2% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $35,878 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Austin
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Milpitas, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% lower
      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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower