What is a pro or con of living in Milpitas, Californiacompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 131% more expensive in Milpitas.

What salary do I need to live in Milpitas, California copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $100,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $163,444 in Milpitas, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTLAND vs. MILPITAS
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 63.4% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $163,444 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Milpitas, CA

Compared to Portland, Milpitas is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

144.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.8% higher

Commute

12.6% higher

Health

18.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portland, OR vs. Milpitas, CA

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