San Jose, California vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 0.7% more expensive than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $181,172 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Milpitas
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to San Jose, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower