Milpitas, California vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 12.3% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $87,662 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Carpinteria
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Milpitas, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower