Phoenix, Arizona vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 99.1% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $153,292 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.1% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  329.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher